Almost any fruit can be grilled with delicious results. Grilled fruit complements frozen desserts such as sorbet or ice cream. The differences in temperature
texture
and taste are appealing and a great crowd pleaser.
Make sure grill is clean
on medium heat and lightly oiled.
Some commonly grilled fruits are fig
pineapple
banana
and nectarine or
Figs: Use fresh if available - Dried are also good. Place figs in saucepan
and cover with port and zest from 1 lemon and simmer for 15 minutes. These
can be served poached or lightly grilled.
Pineapple: Peel
core
and slice pineapple. Combine 1 cup of orange juice
And 1/2 cup dark brown sugar in saucepan and simmer on low heat until mixture
starts to thicken. Stir to avoid burning. Brush on pineapple slices and grill lightly until grill marks appear
about 2 minutes per side.
Banana (1 bunch): Cut bananas lengthwise and place in baking tray. Combine 1 cup oran
Instructions
Combine water, sugar and lemon juice in saucepan over low heat.
Stir until sugar is completely dissolved -- DO NOT BOIL.
Remove from heat.
Pour Mango puree and sugar mixture into sorbet freezer.
Set timer to 15 minutes, or follow the freezer directions.
Batch is finished when mixture firms up and looks fluffy.