Grilled Pineapple Iced Tea
Fruit infused iced recipes are perfect for summer, and this Grilled Pineapple Iced tea is no exception. Grilling the pineapple with a touch of maple syrup brings out the natural sweetness, and combined with brewed white tea, you have a refreshing summer drink that isn't loaded with sugar!
Ingredients
- 5 white tea bags
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 fresh pineapple peeled and cored
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 3 -4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water and pour over tea bags in a heat proof measuring cup. Allow to steep for 2 to 3 minutes then remove teabags and allow to cool in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Preheat grill.
- Slice pineapple in 1/2 inch slices. Brush the grill with olive oil or spray with on-stick spray. Brush one side of the pineapple slices with maple syrup, carefully place maple side down on preheated grill. Brush the tops with maple syrup, close the lid and allow to cook for 4 minutes. Carefully flip the slices, cooking for additional 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Set aside one grilled pineapple slice for garnish and cut up the remaining slices and place in a blender. Add pineapple juice and remaining maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- Add a cup of ice to a pitcher and using a fine sieve, strain pineapple over the ice. Add the cooled ice tea.
- Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with a chunk of grilled pineapple. Store any remaining iced tea in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
I purchase my pineapple already cored and peeled, and reserve the juice to use in the recipe instead of buying extra pineapple juice!
Tried this recipe?Please consider Leaving a Review!
https://www.redcottagechronicles.com/recipe/all-things-sweet/fruit-infused-iced-tea-recipes/