Spice-Grilled Pineapple

Americans don’t customarily grill fruit, but elsewhere in the world—especially in Southeast Asia—bananas and other fruits are often charred over glowing coals for dessert. Pineapples taste particularly good grilled; the charred flavor meshes nicely with the caramelized sweetness of the fruit. When buying pineapple, go for the gold: Look for fruit with a golden rind. It will be juicier and sweeter than the usual green-rind pineapples.