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You could argue that grilling season almost runs year-round in the South, but summertime is one our favorite times to fire up the grill. While we are always fans of classic grilled recipes, like grilled chicken breasts and grilled asparagus, these grilled fruit recipes will convince you that fruit also deserves a spot on the grill this summer.
Fresh fruits, from peaches to watermelon and even bananas, can benefit greatly from a good char. The smoky flavor from the grill will combine with the natural sweetness of fruit to create an ideal blend of flavors in just a few minutes. These grilled fruit recipes are sure to inspire you to fire up the grill ASAP.
Grilled Peach-and-Arugula Salad with Feta
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Placing peaches on the grill for just four minutes will create the perfect blend of smoky and sweet flavors. They're sure to take any fresh summer salad to the next level.
Grilled Watermelon
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Coating each slice with a sugar and salt mixture before placing it on the grill will ensure the watermelon gets a nice char. Serve with lime zest, Tajín, or chili powder for a final punch of flavor.
Grilled Peaches with Spiced Whipped Cream
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Sometimes simple is best and this quick grilled dessert proves it. Fresh peaches are kissed by the grill and topped with warm spiced whipped cream for an easy and delicious finish to a backyard cookout.
Grilled Baby Eggplants With Tomato-Corn Relish
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Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
These mini Indian eggplants are cut in half and grilled before getting stuffed with a delicious corn and tomato mixture. Indian eggplants are sweeter and more tender than your typical eggplant, which makes for a tasty texture and all-around flavor.
Grilled Bananas
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Grill up some bananas for a quick and satisfying dessert. The bananas are brushed with butter and coated in a cinnamon-brown sugar mixture before hitting the grill. They taste so good with a scoop or two of ice cream or a drizzle of melted chocolate.
Pineapple Chicken
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Chicken and pineapple is definitely a match made in culinary heaven. Before grilling, the chicken is marinated in a flavor-packed mixture, that includes ingredients like pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and jalapeño slices. The result is juicy grilled chicken filets that taste so good next to complementary grilled pineapple rounds.