Grilled Mixed Fruit Recipes

GRILLED MIXED FRUIT

Steps:

• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• In a medium bowl, toss the fruit in the sugar to coat. Grill over medium heat, until a golden crust begins to form on the fruit, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• In another medium bowl, mix together the mint, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Arrange the fruit on a serving platter, drizzle the mint syrup over top, and serve.
• In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup before using. Any extra cooled syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Yield: 1/2 cup

GRILLED SUMMER FRUIT

Steps:

• Spray the grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 1 piece of each fruit on each of 6 skewers so that the cut sides line up and lay flat. Sprinkle the sugar over the cut sides of the fruit. Let stand until the sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
• Place the fruit skewers on the grill cut side down. Grill the fruit until it is heated through and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Transfer 1 fruit skewer to each plate and serve.
• *Other fruit substitutions can be apricots and peaches.

GRILLED STONE FRUITS WITH BALSAMIC SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill peaches, nectarines and plums, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until tender, 3-4 minutes on each side. , Slice fruits; arrange on a serving plate. Drizzle with sauce.

GRILLED MIXED FRUIT

Steps:

• Make simple syrup first:.
• In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved.
• Take pan off heat and cool the syrup before using.
• *Any extra cooled syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Now prepare fruit:.
• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• In a medium bowl, toss the fruit in the sugar to coat.
• Grill over medium heat, until a golden crust begins to form on the fruit, about 3-4 minutes per side.
• In another mixing bowl, mix together the mint(if using) lemon juice and simple syrup.
• Arrange the fruit on a serving platter, drizzle the mint syrup over top, and serve.
• Garnish with almonds.