Grilled Nectarines
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Grilled Nectarines
Description
The Grilled Nectarines recipe involves halving nectarines, removing the stones, then brushing them with a blend of maple syrup and vanilla extract before sprinkling with brown sugar. The nectarines are grilled cut-side down on a barbecue or grill pan with light oil to prevent sticking and to achieve charring without burning. After grilling one side, they are flipped to cook the other side briefly.
This grilling method intensifies the fruit's natural sugars, creating a caramelized exterior while keeping the flesh tender. The addition of vanilla and maple syrup complements the stone fruit's sweetness with warm, aromatic notes. Serving the grilled nectarines over vanilla ice cream with extra maple syrup and chopped hazelnuts adds contrasting creamy, nutty, and sweet elements for a balanced dessert.
Choosing nectarines that give slightly to gentle pressure ensures peak ripeness, avoiding underripe tartness or overly soft mushy texture. Alternatively, the nectarines can be cooked in a sealed foil packet on the grill to prevent direct heat caramelization, making the recipe adaptable.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 nectarines
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
To serve (optional):
- vanilla ice cream
- maple syrup
- hazelnuts chopped
Instructions
- Heat a barbecue or grill pan and lightly oil it.
- Cut the nectarines in half and remove the stones.
- Mix the maple syrup and vanilla, then brush all over the nectarines. Sprinkle the cut sides with the brown sugar.
- Place the nectarines, cut side down, on the grill and cook until charred, then flip and cook the other side.
- Serve over ice cream, drizzled with a little maple syrup and sprinkled with hazelnuts.
Notes
- Grill nectarines over moderate heat to avoid burning the sugars in the fruit.
- Select nectarines that yield slightly to pressure for optimal ripeness and sweetness.
- For gentler cooking, cook nectarines in a sealed foil packet on the grill for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve grilled nectarines with vanilla ice cream, additional maple syrup, and chopped hazelnuts for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 471IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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