Grilled Mixed Fruit (Giada De Laurentiis) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved |
4 bananas, halved lengthwise |
1 cup fresh blueberries |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves |
1 lemon, juiced |
3 tablespoons simple syrup, recipe follows |
1/4 cup water |
1/2 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the fruit in the sugar to coat. Grill over medium heat, until a golden crust begins to form on the fruit, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
3. In another medium bowl, mix together the mint, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Arrange the fruit on a serving platter, drizzle the mint syrup over top, and serve.
4. Simple syrup:
5. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup before using. Any extra cooled syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
6. Yield: 1/2 cup
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