RECIPE OF THE DAY "GRILLED-ROASTED NECTARINES"

For a casual end to a great evening, grilled nectarines will become your favorite go-to desert. The dry, high heat intensifies the fruit's flavors, creating a sweet-and-smoky succulence. Garnish with a simple salsa of blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries.

Makes 4 servings.

2 cups strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped

1/2 cup raspberries

1/3 cup blueberries

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Pinch of salt

4 medium ripe nectarines, cut in half and pitted

Nonstick cooking spray


1.Prepare salsa: In medium bowl, mix strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sugar, ginger, lemon juice, and pinch salt. Set aside. Makes 2 cups.

2.Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium. Spray cut sides of nectarine halves with nonstick cooking spray. Place nectarine halves on hot grill grate and cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until lightly charred and tender, turning over once.

3.To serve, in each of 4 dessert bowls, place 2 nectarine halves, cut sides up, and top with berry salsa.


130 calories per serving.

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