Grilled Fruit with Lemon Zabaglione

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
28%
Grilled Fruit with Lemon Zabaglione
45 min.
6
204kcal

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Imagine a warm summer evening, the sun beginning to set, and the air filled with the sweet aroma of grilled fruit. Our Grilled Fruit with Lemon Zabaglione is a delightful way to celebrate the season's freshest offerings. This dish brings together a vibrant medley of seasonal fruits, including juicy peaches, nectarines, plums, bananas, and pineapple, all perfectly grilled to enhance their natural sweetness.

The magic happens when you brush the fruit with a luscious mixture of orange juice and brown sugar, creating a caramelized exterior that brings out an exquisite depth of flavor. What's more, this recipe is not just a feast for the senses; it's also a healthy choice. With its vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free attributes, it caters to a variety of dietary preferences, ensuring everyone at your gathering can indulge without worry.

Topping the warm, grilled fruits with a creamy, citrusy lemon zabaglione elevates this side dish into a decadent dessert. The contrast of the warm fruit with the cool zabaglione is simply heavenly, making it a perfect way to end a meal or to serve at a summer barbecue. So fire up that grill and get ready to impress your guests with a dish that not only looks stunning but also tastes divine!

Ingredients

  •  banana halved lengthwise
  • servings mint leaves fresh for garnish
  •  orange juice 
  • servings optional: lemon 
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup packed
  •  nectarines pitted halved
  •  pineapple cored peeled cut into chunks
  •  plums pitted halved

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • grill

Directions

  1. Prepare a medium-hot fire (425° to 450°F) in a wood-fired grill.
  2. Stir the sugar into the orange juice until dissolved.
  3. Brush the cut fruit with the sugar mixture.
  4. Grill the fruit, cut side down, for about 5 minutes, or until the fruit is slightly soft and well marked. Move to indirect heat and continue to cook to the desired softness.
  5. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  6. Slice the fruit and keep each kind in a separate bowl.
  7. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow flavors to mix.
  8. Portion an assortment of the fruits into 6 bowls. Top with the zabaglione and garnish with mint leaves.
  9. Reprinted with permission from Wood-Fired Cooking: Techniques and Recipes for the Grill, Backyard Oven, Fireplace, and Campfire by Mary Karlin, copyright © 200
  10. Photography copyright © 2009 by Ed Anderson. Published by Ten Speed Press.

Nutrition Facts

Calories204kcal
Protein4.03%
Fat2.46%
Carbs93.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.52
Glycemic Load
23.12
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.019130494284%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.87mg
Peonidin
0.1mg
Catechin
4.76mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
2.27mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Eriodictyol
1.84mg
Hesperetin
4.44mg
Naringenin
0.47mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.99mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:204.09kcal
10.2%
Fat:0.61g
0.93%
Saturated Fat:0.07g
0.46%
Carbohydrates:51.77g
17.26%
Net Carbohydrates:47.15g
17.14%
Sugar:39.24g
43.6%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:10.31mg
0.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.23g
4.46%
Vitamin C:94.06mg
114.01%
Manganese:1.98mg
98.76%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.74%
Fiber:4.62g
18.49%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.48%
Potassium:514.64mg
14.7%
Copper:0.27mg
13.45%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.67%
Folate:47.42µg
11.85%
Magnesium:42.61mg
10.65%
Vitamin A:467.67IU
9.35%
Vitamin B3:1.8mg
9.01%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.39%
Calcium:50.45mg
5.05%
Iron:0.89mg
4.95%
Phosphorus:43.56mg
4.36%
Vitamin K:4.33µg
4.12%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.49%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.08%
Source:Epicurious