Grilling fruit

[cansmoke]

I tried nectarene halves on grill and all I got was slightly warmed. How long over a hot charcoal fire?

 

[chilerelleno]

Until you get grill marks.
Grill marks equal caramelization of sugars, this is the key flavor being sought by grilling.

But you can help this along and add a layer of flavor with a sugar based glaze.
For the sugar I like to use honey.
Try this out,
1/2C Honey or Brown sugar
1/4C tangerine juice
1/8C lemon or lime juice
Some zest from one of the citruses.
If you like a little zing add a 1/4t cinnamon.
Marinate your fruit in this till well chilled, then grill over very high direct heat.
You can brush remaining glaze on as it grills.

 

[bradger]

nothing beats grilled pineapple slices.

 

[chilerelleno]

I don't know, grilled mango is up there.

 

[S-met]

Opinion, but I go by feel and it depends on how ripe the fruit is. Also depends on its use/Pairing. Grilled fruit salsa and I want it charred but still preserving some the raw fruit flavor. Sweer desert with sorbet or gelato and I may char for 3-5 min then move to indirect until warm/soft. Its hard to explain, its just a look and feel. If its firm to start, it feels kind of soft and squishy on the outside.

 

[cansmoke]

Thanks to all.

Have to try again.

 

[siege]

Be sure to place the fruit where nothing else had been on the grate for a while. That would give you a clean spot, and a hotter surface. Don't move it around until it has grill marks.

 

[xray]

Haven’t grilled fruit in a while used to love doing pineapples for burgers and peaches for ice cream. I would go by feel for these.

I don't know, grilled mango is up there.

Mmm mango! Never thought to try that, I’ll take your word for it.

Ever try making grilled bananas foster?

 

[browneyesvictim]

Ok. Ill bite.... Mango you say, eh?

Best pineapple ever is done on a grill! I found doing them cut into spears was better than in rings. You can put a skewer through them if you want, but not necessary. But it can make them a little more "finger food" friendly.

 

[chilerelleno]

@xray
@browneyesvictim
Yes Mangos.
You get two big slices off each side, leave the skin on and grill it.
No glaze necessary on a really sticky sweet, juicy one.
But glaze never hurts.

@xray
No sir, never done a Banana Foster, much less grilled one.
I have eaten a few though, yummy!

 

[bathwalter]

Ok. Ill bite.... Mango you say, eh?

Best pineapple ever is done on a grill! I found doing them cut into spears was better than in rings. You can put a skewer through them if you want, but not necessary. But it can make them a little more "finger food" friendly.

I also love grilled pineapples, but I always made them in rings. Urgently need to buy a pineapple and try your advice. Obviously have to buy mango too, so much admiration for it here!