Grilled Apricots
Grilled Apricots are a simple, light summer dessert with caramelized apricot halves grilled and served with a sweet almond cream with honey. Optional for garnishing: Drizzle with honey and a few toasted walnuts or pecans.
Ingredients
- 8 ripe apricots, halved, pitted
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Cut each apricot in half and remove the seeds.
- Prepare a grill for medium heat. Brush the cut side of each apricot half with oil and grill apricots, cut side down, until lightly charred and juices start to seep out of fruit, 6–8 minutes.
- Using a metal spatula, carefully turn apricots, and grill a minute or so until the other side is lightly charred. Transfer to a plate. Lightly sprinkle with coconut sugar.
Make the cream:
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream until almost thick, then add in the mascarpone cheese, almond extract, and powdered sugar. Beat for 30 seconds until medium peaks form.
Serving:
- Divide warm apricots among plates. Spoon whipped cream on top. Drizzle with honey (hot honey is excellent).
- Optional to add toasted walnuts or pecans and fresh chopped herbs (basil or rosemary).
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 257kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 64mg, Potassium: 135mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 1536IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 0.2mg