Grilled Fruit Salad With Cinnamon Cream Recipes

GRILLED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a large sheet tray, spread the pound cake cubes evenly and drizzle with the melted butter. Bake for 10 minutes, until golden brown and toasted.
• For the whipped cream, combine the heavy cream and sugar in a bowl and whisk until soft peaks begin to form. (Alternatively, use an electric beater to whip the cream.) Add the lemon zest and juice and continue to whip to combine. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium heat. Brush the fruit with oil. Grill until the fruit is caramelized and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes per side for the bananas and pineapple and 1 to 2 minutes per side for the strawberries. If the strawberries are small, skewer them to grill. Remove from heat; when slightly cool, slice the fruit into large pieces.
• Place the toasted pound cake in a large bowl and top with the whipped cream, grilled fruit, sliced almonds, honey and mint.

CINNAMON-BASIL FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil, spearmint and cinnamon stick. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Discard the herbs and cinnamon stick from syrup. In a serving bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with syrup; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon.

GRILLED STONE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large shallow bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons lemon juice, melted butter and mint. Add fruit; marinate 30 minutes, turning once. Drain, reserving marinade., Grill fruit, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat 4-6 minutes. Turn; brush with reserved marinade. Grill, uncovered, brushing again, until fruit is tender but not mushy, 4-6 more minutes. Remove from heat; cool 5-10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut fruit into quarters., Whisk together olive oil, honey, kosher salt, allspice and remaining lemon juice. Drizzle half the dressing over arugula, tossing until well coated; place arugula on a large serving platter. Add grilled fruit; drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.