Honey Griddled Pineapple and Banana

Honey Griddled Pineapple and Banana

Honey Griddled Pineapple and Banana · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 185 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients

Warm pineapple and banana slices gently caramelized with butter and honey until golden and juicy, finished with fresh mint and a hint of mojito jelly for a fragrant tropical dessert.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Serves
4
kcal
185
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 1Pineapple
  • 1Banana
  • 1 ¾ tbspUnsalted butter
  • 2 tbspLiquid honey
  • 2 gMint leaves
  • 20 gJelly mojito

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, griddle pan, pastry brush, saucepan, serving plate, spoon, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Prep pineapple

    Gather all ingredients and tools, then peel the pineapple with a chef knife and cut it into even slices. · 5 min

    What to look for: Clean golden slices

  2. Slice banana

    Peel the banana and cut it into even slices, keeping them intact for griddling. · 2 min

    What to look for: Even banana rounds

  3. Melt honey butter

    Place the unsalted butter and liquid honey in a small saucepan and gently melt over low heat, stirring until smooth. · 3 min

    What to look for: glossy and fully combined

  4. Heat griddle

    Preheat a griddle or grill pan on the stovetop over medium heat until evenly hot. · 4 min

    What to look for: surface feels hot

  5. Brush fruit

    Use a pastry brush to coat the pineapple and banana slices on both sides with the honey butter, then scatter mint leaves over the fruit. · 2 min

    What to look for: fruit lightly coated and shiny

  6. Griddle first side

    Place the fruit slices on the hot griddle and cook over medium heat without moving them. · 6 min

    What to look for: underside turning golden

  7. Flip and caramelize

    Turn the fruit slices and cook the second side until caramelized and fragrant. · 3 min

    What to look for: golden with caramelized edges

  8. Plate and finish

    Arrange the griddled pineapple and banana on plates and spoon a little jelly mojito over the fruit before serving. · 2 min

    What to look for: Glossy fruit with mint

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal185
Protein1 g
Carbohydrates32 g
of which sugars26 g
Fat7 g
of which saturated4 g
Fibre3 g
Sodium45 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 2 days
  • Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Pineapple

  • Canned pineapple rings: Pat dry to improve caramelization
  • Mango slices: Choose firm mango for grilling

Banana

  • Plantain: Use ripe plantain for sweetness
  • Pear slices: Choose firm pears

Unsalted butter

  • Ghee: Higher smoke point
  • Coconut oil: Adds coconut aroma

Liquid honey

  • Maple syrup: Slightly deeper flavor
  • Agave syrup: Sweeter than honey

Mint leaves

  • Basil leaves: Adds herbal sweetness
  • Lemon balm: Mild citrus aroma

Jelly mojito

  • Salted butter caramel: Use sparingly
  • Lime gel: Adds acidity

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