Perfectly Grilled Fruit
Posted on 28 July 2008 by joy
You can throw anything on the grill. I know. I’ve done it. Last week it was diced vegetables and pizza. Yes, pizza. This weekend I’ve tackled fruit on the grill. Summer fruit like peaches and pineapple come alive when they hit flames. And there’s nothing sexier than grill marks on food. Try your hand at grilled fruit this grilling season. With just a few minutes on the grill, you’ll come to the table with a delicious and fresh fruit dessert. Amazing!
Grilled Peaches with Fresh Raspberry Sauce
Bon Appetit, August 2007
2 1/4 cups (lightly packed) fresh raspberries (about 13 ounces)
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
6 medium-size ripe but firm peaches, halved, pitted
Puree 2 1/4 cups fresh raspberries along with 3 tablespoons water in food processor until puree is smooth. Strain raspberry puree through fine-mesh strainer, pressing on solids to release as much liquid as possible; discard solids in strainer. Stir in 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until blended. DO AHEAD Fresh raspberry sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Melt butter with brown sugar in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Remove skillet from heat. Brush peach halves all over with melted butter mixture. Grill until tender, about 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with sauce.
Grilled Pineapple and Banana Sauce with Honey and Lime
Bon Appetit, August 2007
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
5 1/2-inch-thick rounds peeled cored pineapple
2 medium bananas, peeled
Place butter, honey, brown sugar, and lime juice in small saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to simmer over medium heat, whisking until smooth. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Remove vanilla bean and rewarm sauce before using.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush both sides of pineapple with some sauce. Grill 1 minute per side. Transfer to plate; cut into 1/2-inch cubes and place in large bowl, leaving juices behind. Mix remaining sauce into pineapple. Cut bananas into 1/2-inch chunks; fold into pineapple mixture.
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