A meal seriously isn't complete without treat. But instead of reaching for store-bought sweets or those unimaginative brownies from the box, get more mileage out of your grill by grilling your next dessert.
"Years ago, even the the majority of inventive cooks treated the idea of making desserts on a grill along with skepticism, but now you can't claim to be a master griller if you don't have at least a couple desserts in your collection," said Jamie Purviance, author of Weber's Real Grilling. "The truth is out about their great taste, and then there is the dramatic effect of starting the lid and surprising your guests along with sizzling sweets.Inch
Preparing a grilled dessert can be as simple as warming fresh fruits for example halved bananas, split peaches or sliced pineapples over direct warmth and serving them with a scoop of ice cream. Or you can use indirect heat to actually bake something simple such as a fruit cobbler or crisp.
"In many ways, the covered grill works as an oven," said Purviance. "The hot fire cook like a broiler which has flipped to the base of the oven, lightly browning the surfaces associated with cut fruit, which makes them tender and sweeter. And, if you barbeque grill over indirect warmth by turning off the middle gas burner or pushing the coals to the attributes and closing the lid, you can cook the dessert in a pan over the unlit area of the grill."
Purviance has partnered with Weber-Stephen Products Co., the premier manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills, grilling accessories and other outdoor room products, to offer consumers helpful and creative tips for firing up desserts on their grills.
Before You Begin. In the event that grilled fruits are on your menu, select ones that are ripe (or even almost ripe) as well as firm. Purviance says that fruits will make softer on the grill, so he recommends choosing firm produce to make sure they will hold their own shape while cooking food.
Time and Temperature. Purviance indicates knowing how long and at what temperature to grill to produce the best results. Peaches should be cut into halves and grilled over immediate medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Bananas are best split lengthwise, with the skin left on to hold the fruit's shape, and grilled over direct medium heat for approximately 6-8 minutes. Pineapples should be peeled, cored and reduce into 1/2-inch slices or 1-inch wedges, then barbequed for 5-10 minutes over direct medium heat.
Hold the Chicken. While that teriyaki chicken was delectable, its remnants left on the grill won't taste good upon grilled peaches. Purviance provides this remedy prior to grilling up desserts-simply clean the grates clean having a stiff wire brush.
Better with Butter. Butter can make almost anything taste better, and fruit isn't any exception. Purviance recommends brushing fruit lightly on all sides with melted butter and a little sugar for sweetness before grilling it. This coating will also help prevent the fruit from sticking.
Never Depart Your Post. The fairly sweet succulence of most fruits becomes golden brown as well as delicious on the grill, but left too long in place, golden dark brown can turn to black and bitter. Purviance recommends viewing the fruit very carefully and turning occasionally. To check the color as well as doneness, slide a slim spatula gently under the fruit and slightly raise.
Your sweet teeth will never be the same.
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