Grilled peach melba is a tantalizing and delectable dessert that combines the sweet, juicy flavors of peaches with a touch of almond and a dollop of creamy ice cream. The perfect balance of flavors and textures makes this dish a popular choice for summer gatherings and special occasions. Whether you prefer your peaches grilled to tender perfection or slightly charred for a smoky flavor, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a memorable dessert experience.
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GRILLED PEACH MELBA
Don't forget the raspberry sauce for this classic summer dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium. Halve and pit peaches; prick skins with a fork. In a bowl, stir together butter and light-brown sugar; brush butter mixture over peach halves, coating entirely.
- Make the raspberry sauce: In a bowl, toss raspberries with sugar; let sit 5 minutes. Pass through a sieve into another bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids.
- Grill peaches on both sides until fruit is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm, topped with ice cream and drizzled with raspberry sauce.
GRILLED PEACH MELBA
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Place 3/4 cup sugar, water, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, and the seeds from the vanilla bean into a small saucepan and set over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the peaches; spooning the sauce over them. Set aside.
- Place the raspberries, the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon sugar into the bowl of a food processor and puree. Pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl. Cover and set in the refrigerator.
- Once the grill is hot, place the peaches over direct heat and grill on each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until they are tender. Remove from the heat to a container with the syrup and cover with aluminum foil for 5 minutes.
- To serve, place the ice cream into 4 bowls and top each bowl with 2 peach halves. Drizzle each bowl with the raspberry sauce and serve immediately.
GRILLED PEACH MELBA
Categories Berry Dessert Low Fat Yogurt Peach Summer Grill/Barbecue Healthy Self Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or broiler. While grill is warming, zest limes and juice them (reserve zest and juice separately). Chop enough zest to make 1 tsp. Combine 2 pints raspberries with 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until berries start to release juices and break down. Puree in a blender, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds. Season to taste with lime juice and set aside. Toss together remaining raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries with remaining sugar, lime juice, and lime zest and set aside. Grill peaches and lime halves quickly, until they have grill marks and are warmed through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill.
- To serve: Combine a peach half with 1/2 cup frozen yogurt in the bottom of a shallow dish. Spoon equal amounts of raspberry sauce on top of frozen yogurt and finish with equal amounts of raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Garnish with grilled lime.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm peaches for grilling to ensure they hold their shape and caramelize nicely.
- If your peaches are not ripe enough, you can place them in a paper bag with a ripe banana or apple for a few days to speed up the ripening process.
- To prevent the peaches from sticking to the grill, brush them with a little bit of oil before cooking.
- Grill peaches over medium heat to prevent them from burning. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the peaches are slightly softened and have grill marks.
- To make the raspberry sauce, use fresh or frozen raspberries. If using frozen raspberries, thaw them before making the sauce.
- You can also add a splash of lemon juice or orange liqueur to the raspberry sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve grilled peaches immediately with raspberry sauce, ice cream, or yogurt.
Conclusion:
Grilled peach melba is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet, juicy peaches, tart raspberry sauce, and creamy ice cream or yogurt is simply irresistible. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give grilled peach melba a try. You won't be disappointed.
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