Grilled Fruit For You and Your Family

[Louis Lee]

Did you know that one of the very best ways to prepare fruit is to
grill it? Using the same charcoal or gas grill that typically only
chars meat and vegetables can open a whole new window into summertime
eating.
Grilling fruit is fast and easy. Due to the high sugar content, fruits
grill quickly, carmelizing the sugars and creating a taste sensation.
Grilled fruit is terrific as a dessert served over ice cream,
custards, puddings and cakes. It can be combined with cream cheese to
create an outstanding grilled fruit pizza. And grilled fruit can be
served on a green salad, with a cheese plate or added to a fruit salsa
or chutney. The possibilities are endless. Try it, you'll be hooked.A
few tips before you get started:
Don't leave your fruit unattended and keep the heat lower than you do
for meat and vegetables.
Fruit can burn within just a few minutes and charred fruit isn't
delicious.
Start with a clean grill. Use a wire brush to remove any leftover bits
of barbeque sauce.
For a clean release, brush your fruit with vegetable oil or butter
before you grill it. *Use ripe, firm fruit. Mushy fruit will fall
apart on the grill.
Consider using a grilling basket to cook and transport your fruit so
you don't lose any pieces through the grill or on the patio.
Great grilled fruits and how to cook them:
Apples - Core and slice. Brush with lemon juice and melted butter.
Grill over direct heat turning occasionally until browned, 3-5
minutes. Melt cheddar cheese over the apple slices and serve as a side
dish or sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon and serve over ice
cream.
Bananas - Peel and cut in half lengthwise. Brush with melted butter
and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Cook over direct heat until
brown and the sugar is crispy, 3-5 minutes. Serve with vanilla pudding
or ice cream.
Melons - Peel and cut into wedges. Brush with oil and cook over direct
heat, turning occasionally until browned, 3-5 minutes. Serve with
spiced nuts on a cheese plate.
Peaches - Cut in half, removing the pit. Brush with oil and cook, cut
side down, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for a minute
or two. Crumble blue cheese on top and serve as a side dish or melt a
little brown sugar inside and serve with pound cake and a dollop of
whipped cream. For an extra special treat, grill the poundcake for 3
minutes on each side before assembling.
So why not try grilling some fruit tonight? It's a delicious and
different way to serve more fruit and your family will love it!

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