Lime-Ginger Grilled Fruit
Contributed by: NAPSA
Grilling With Seasonal Fruits
(NAPSA) - Grilling is one of the most popular ways to entertain at home, but have you thought of preparing dessert on the grill?
For a light, refreshing dessert, pair the lively flavors of seasonal fruits with lime juice, grated gingerroot and the mellow taste of olive oil in Lime-Ginger Grilled Fruit. Pineapple, pear and apple chunks are tossed in a sweet marinade and grilled, then mixed with oranges, mango, kiwis, berries or other seasonal fruit favorites. Family and guests will appreciate this delightful departure from traditional fruit compote.
Prep Time: 35 minutes - Cook Time: 10 minutes - Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or other olive oil
- 3 teaspoons grated ginger- root
- 2 (3/4-inch-thick) slices fresh pineapple
- 1 Bosc or D'Anjou pear
- 1 large crisp apple
- 2 navel oranges, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries or blackberries
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped hulled strawberries
- 1 kiwi fruit, peeled, cored and cut into pieces
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
Heat grill to medium direct heat. Blend 1 tablespoon lime juice and brown sugar in small bowl to dissolve sugar. Blend in olive oil, 1 teaspoon lime peel and 1 teaspoon gingerroot. Peel and core pear and apple; cut each into quarters.
Brush pineapple, pear and apple lightly with olive oil mixture. Place fruit on grill. Grill 5 minutes; brush with remaining olive oil mixture; turn and grill 4 to 6 minutes longer. Remove from grill. Coarsely chop grilled fruit into bite-size pieces.
Place grilled fruit, oranges, mango, blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, remaining 2 teaspoons lime peel and 2 teaspoons gingerroot in large bowl; toss lightly to mix. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve in bowls or over sponge cake cups or cake, if desired.
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Serving Size: Makes 10 - 12 Servings
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