Grilled Vegetables
An Imaginative Grilled Pears Recipe
Pears are a fruit, which people love to eat out of hand, in salads and even in ravioli with walnuts and gorgonzola! However, other than pears poached in port, they do not tend to end up being cooked too often, much less on the grill. It is a shame, since like most fruits; they are transformed into something truly amazing when grilled.
They do not require too much in the way of preparation - in this grilled pear recipe, a simple glaze of brown sugar and lemon is added before grilling; and this simple glaze is ideal to bring out their flavor and texture, enhanced by the grill. An accompaniment of mint-spiked yogurt, shredded coconut, and sultanas is perfect with the warm pears. These grilled pears are certain to impress at your next cookout or dinner party.
Luscious Char Grilled Pears
Ingredients -
2 Bartlett pears
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 lemon
8 oz Plain yogurt (whole milk, low fat, nonfat, or Greek style all work)
2 tsp chopped fresh or dried mint
4 tsp sultanas
2 tsp shredded coconut
Preparation:
While the grill heats, mix the brown sugar and the juice of your lemon into a small bowl.
Slice the pears into thick slices, about 4 per pear.
You can simply eat the rounded end pieces, since these will not grill evenly - you could also reserve them to use as a garnish.
Brush your glaze on the pear slices.
The lemon juice in your glaze will prevent oxidation and the pears will grill quickly, so now is a good time to prepare your yogurt.
Finely chop your mint (if using fresh mint) and mix well into the yogurt. If you are using dried mint, this can be done after the pears are finished grilling.
Grill the pears for about 3-4 minutes per side (turn carefully, since they will be soft).
You should see grill marks and some caramelization on the pears when they are ready. Bring inside and serve with a dollop of mint yogurt topped with shaved coconut and sultanas on the side - and prepare for compliments!
(Serves 4)
A picture of a our Luscious Char Grilled Pears Recipe - Pears are a wonderful fruit to put on the grill. Many don't think of grilling pears when they think of grilling. Pears come out extra delicious when put on the grill and bring out the natural sweetness and are a wonderfully healthy fruit but the grill gives an even more flavorful special taste like so many other fruits when grilled.
