Best Grilled Summer Fruit Recipes

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GRILLED SUMMER FRUIT KABOBS



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Fire up the grill and get out of the kitchen to make these juicy, tasty kabobs, submitted by Trisha Kruse from Eagle, Idaho. Whether served over pound cake or over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, you'll be glad that grilling isn't just for meat and veggies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium peach, cut into wedges
1 medium nectarine, cut into wedges
1 medium plum, cut into wedges
1/4 cup peach preserves
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
Optional: Pound cake and whipped topping

Steps:

  • On 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread fruits. In a small saucepan, heat preserves and butter over medium heat until butter is melted; set aside 1/4 cup for dipping. , On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until fruit is tender, turning and basting with remaining preserves, mixture. , Serve with reserved sauce and, if desired, cake and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRILLED SUMMER FRUIT



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Bananas, peaches, and plums, caramelized on the grill, are an unexpected alternative to fruit salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
4 ripe yellow or white peaches, cut in half
4 ripe red plums, cut in half
4 miniature ripe bananas, cut in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • Heat a grill until medium hot, or heat the broiler. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Add all fruit, and toss.
  • Fold the edges of a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil to form a shallow baking pan, and place on grill. Arrange the fruit, cut sides down, on the foil. Cook fruit until browned and caramelized around the edges, rearranging occasionally to prevent burning. Turn the fruit over, and repeat; serve warm.

GRILLED SUMMER FRUIT COBBLER



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Categories     Berry     Dessert     Bake

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 tsp salt, divided
1 cup sugar
3/4 lb (12 oz) sliced fresh peaches
3/4 lb (12 oz) blackberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries, halved
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp almond extract
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup butter, cut in pieces
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350-400 degrees). Combine 1/8 tsp salt and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring gently until well blended. Pour into a buttered 10-inch cast iron skillet. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and remaining 1/8 tsp salt in a medium bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until coarse crumbs form. Add cream, and stir just until mixture forms a soft dough. Spoon topping over berry mixture. Grill, covered with grill lid, 25 to 30 minutes or until fruit is bubbly and topping is cooked through. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

GRILLED SUMMER FRUIT



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray
3 firm but ripe nectarines, halved, pitted
3 firm but ripe purple/black plums, halved, pitted
3 firm but ripe red plums, halved, pitted
6 metal skewers or thick wooden skewers soaked in water 30 minutes
3 tablespoons sugar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 18 grams

GRILLED SUMMER FRUIT



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Side     Summer     Healthy

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick spray
3 firm but ripe nectarines, halved, pitted
3 firm but ripe purple or black plums, halved, pitted
3 firm but ripe red plums, halved, pitted
3 tablespoons sugar
Special equipment: 6 metal skewers or thick wooden skewers soaked in water 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Spray the grill rack with nonstick spray and preheat the grill to medium-high. Thread 1 piece of each fruit onto each of 6 skewers so that the cut sides line up and lie 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, turning once, about 5 minutes.

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