Recipe: Grilled Summer Fruit

By Claire C. McKiernan

Getting tired of the same old summer fruits, but want to make the most of them while they last?

Ingredients:

Firm peaches, plums, or nectarines

Brown sugar

Optional toppings: goat cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream

1)    Halve and remove the pits from the fruits.

2)    Place a teaspoon of brown sugar in the concave area where the pit used to be (this will help sweeten and caramelize the fruit).

3)    Place cut side down on a very hot grill until the fruit begins to soften (maybe 5 minutes).

4)    Turn each piece over and move to a cooler spot on the grill. If using cheese, fill with goat cheese and allow to begin to melt, and, if necessary, allow the fruit to soften some more (it shouldn’t fall apart, but it should be easy to cut with a fork or spoon).

5)    Cool a few minutes and serve as is or with yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.