by ☃ Shannon K. Wendt
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July 26, 2006

Shannon's Cookbook-Grilling Fruit: Who Says You Can't?

May 16, 2007 09:36 AM UTC
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Over Mother’s Day weekend, we had grilled pineapple for dinner one night. It got me thinking about other fruits that we have grilled over the years. There isn’t much that cannot be improved by grilling.

I have amassed a few of my particular favorite fruits to grill, but you can use just about anything! Bananas, plums and peaches come to mind readily. But how about a fruit kebob with all your favorites on a skewer and carmelized on the grill?

Sounds delicious to me.

Comments: 17

Jeff R. May 16, 2007, 9:42am UTC
sounds intriguing.....
☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 16, 2007, 9:52am UTC
I hope so, Jeff :)
Janet H. May 16, 2007, 9:57am UTC
Sounds good. We need to get out our grill one of these days and see what we can make on it. By the way, it was nice meeting you on Saturday. How did your garage sale do? Your dogs are really gorgeous and so friendly too. As for Deuce, he got car sick on the way home (frown).
☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 16, 2007, 10:05am UTC
Thanks. I wrote an article about my garage sale. Check it out.

Larry told me he got sick :(
Leah Christensen May 16, 2007, 10:14am UTC
That does sound good!
Kathryn Flynn May 16, 2007, 10:16am UTC
Oh I love the grilled pineapple idea. Saw a tabletop gas grill at CVS yesterday. Our place is too small for a large, outdoor grill. Do you recommend these small, indoor grills for small jobs such as kebabs? I love to grill!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 16, 2007, 10:20am UTC
THank you, Leah.

KEO, any grill is better than none! I have used the small propane grills and they aren't too bad. I wouldn't recommend using them for food that takes long (roasts, etc.) but small quick foods should be fine. Enjoy!
Rob Appell May 16, 2007, 11:51am UTC
Okay...I'll try some grilled fruits...as long as they're sweet...but no grilling my strawberries for shortcake, though bananas may be good for splits done this way.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 16, 2007, 12:29pm UTC
Grilling the fruit basically caramelizes the sugar in the fruit, Rob. Makes them even sweeter :)
Sonia M. May 16, 2007, 1:55pm UTC
In one of our cooking school grilling classes we do a grilled pineapple caramelized with rum and brown sugar....! YUM.... I have also grilled peaches, mango and grapefruit, so far..........grilled fruit is delicious as it brings out the juices and makes the taste of the fruit much more intense.
Christine G. May 16, 2007, 8:20pm UTC
Grilled pineapple sounds good.
Carmen Y. May 16, 2007, 8:34pm UTC
I've tried grilled peaches and pineapple! They're soooo good! Tastes great on top of angel food or pound cake.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 16, 2007, 10:27pm UTC
I love the idea of rum, Sonia. We happen to have some on hand for mojitos.

It is, Christine.

Excellent idea, Carmen!
Katrina Hall May 17, 2007, 9:57pm UTC
Grilled pineapple is over the moon. Peaches - that sounds good, too!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 18, 2007, 11:11am UTC
Right on, Katrina!
Karolyn Q. May 20, 2007, 5:21pm UTC
Sounds good. I have never tried making it on the grill.
Sandy Bluesky Oct 29, 2008, 7:47am UTC
I want to try more fruit on the grill! Sounds great!

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