Description
Grilled apricots are a delicious summer treat that combines sweet fruit with a hint of smokiness, perfect for barbecues or as a unique dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe apricots, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A sprinkle of sea salt
- Fresh herbs like thyme or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and clean and oil the grates.
- Slice each apricot in half and remove the pits, then brush the cut side lightly with olive oil.
- Place the apricots cut side down on the grill grates and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until grill marks form and the fruit softens slightly.
- Flip the apricots and grill for another minute just to warm them through.
- Remove from the grill, drizzle with honey or maple syrup if using, sprinkle with sea salt and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Using ripe apricots will yield the best flavor.
- This dish pairs well with both sweet and savory dishes.
- Experiment with different herbs for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apricot half
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg