Sunday, June 7, 2009

Day 4 - Grilled Fruit

Doesn't sound all that appetizing, does it? And yes, there is some fruit not meant to go anywhere near a grill (watermelon springs to mind), but that doesn't mean it should be completely shunned. In fact, when it's sunny out and bottles of beer are cooling in an ice-filled bucket, who wants to be sweating over dessert in an oven-warmed kitchen? Why not sweat over the grill instead? Grill some asparagus or mushrooms rather than roast and then finish with dessert. Perfect for this time of the year...

Halve a few PEACHES and brush with OLIVE OIL. Pop cut-side down on warmed grill and cook until slightly charred (about 5 minutes). Turn over and char other side. Remove from grill and top with VANILLA ICE CREAM and jarred RASPBERRY SAUCE. Serve with a sweet reisling or dessert wine. Ahhh...summer!

Of course, so many fruit variations abound - try pineapple rings or halved plums, apricots or figs. Top with whipped cream or creme fraiche.

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