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Grilled fruit with balsamic vinegar syrup

February 6, 2020

Recipe

Grilling caramelizes the natural sugar found in fruit, which intensifies its sweetness. Balsamic vinegar adds dimension and contrast.

Serves 4

Grilling caramelizes the natural sugar found in fruit, which turns the sugar brown and intensifies its sweetness.

In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, mangoes and peaches. Spray generously with cooking spray. Toss and spray again to ensure the fruit is well coated. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, heat the balsamic vinegar over low heat. Simmer until the liquid is reduced in half, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.

Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler. Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.

Place the fruit on the grill rack or broiler pan. Grill or broil over medium heat until the sugar caramelizes, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove the fruit from the grill and arrange onto individual plates. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and garnish with mint or basil. Serve immediately.

1 small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 4 wedges
2 large mangoes, cored and cut in half
2 large peaches, cored and cut in half
Butter-flavored cooking spray
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Fresh mint or basil for garnish

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils 2 Fruits Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans 2 Sweets Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 2 Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches 2 Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates Fats 2 Fruits Protein and dairy 2 Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 264 Calories 63 g Total carbohydrate 0 mg Cholesterol 3 g Dietary fiber Trace Monounsaturated fat Potassium 3 g Protein Trace Saturated fat 3 pieces grilled fruit and sauce Serving size 11 mg Sodium <1 g Total fat