Description
These Pineapple Upside Down Cake Kabobs are a fun and delicious twist on the classic dessert, perfect for grilling or cooking over a campfire. Combining sweet pineapple chunks coated in cinnamon brown sugar with buttery, sugar-coated pound cake cubes and maraschino cherries threaded onto skewers, they caramelize beautifully for a crowd-pleasing treat. Ready in just 30 minutes and serving 10, these kabobs make an ideal summertime dessert or an enjoyable camping snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pineapple Mixture
- 4 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Pound Cake
- 1 – 10 oz pound cake
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Other
- 1 jar maraschino cherries
- 10 roasting skewers for grilling or campfire
Instructions
- Prepare Pineapple: In a bowl, combine the packed brown sugar and cinnamon. Toss the fresh pineapple chunks in this mixture until all pieces are well coated, ensuring a flavorful caramelizing sugar layer during cooking.
- Prepare Pound Cake: Cut the pound cake into even cubes. Dip each cube in the melted butter, then coat it with granulated sugar to create a sweet, crispy crust when grilled.
- Assemble Kabobs: Take the roasting skewers and thread the ingredients alternately: start with a maraschino cherry, then a pound cake cube, followed by a pineapple chunk, and repeat this pattern until the skewer is almost full, finishing with a cherry or cake as desired.
- Cook Kabobs: Grill the kabobs over a preheated grill or campfire, turning frequently to ensure even caramelization and toasty golden-brown color on all sides. Continue cooking until the pound cake cubes are crisp and the pineapple is slightly caramelized, approximately 5 to 8 minutes depending on heat.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure skewers are soaked in water for 15-20 minutes if using wooden skewers to prevent burning.
- Rotate kabobs frequently during cooking to avoid burning and to achieve even caramelization.
- Serve warm for the best taste experience.
- This recipe is ideal for summer cookouts or camping trips.
