Meltingly soft plump grilled nectarines swimming in sweet buttery sauce all nestled inside an individual foil package. A perfect BBQ dessert!
I had my first vegan BBQ tonight and as I had to work today my husband prepared the food. I know he won't mind me saying that he's not much of a cook but he does enjoy grilling.
What is it with men and grills?
It must be their cave man instinct ;O) Give them fire, a pile of food to cook and a few beers and they are happy!
As I was working I didn't have time to make any veggie burgers so I had some from the grocery store. They were pretty dry and I didn't really enjoy them.
Note to self....make your own next time!
I did however have time to make a lovely big salad and prepare some nectarines for grilling.
These grilled nectarines took all of two minutes to throw together and were the highlight of the BBQ.
If you aren't going to be grilling anytime soon then you can also cook these nectarines in the oven. I would bake them at 400 for about 15-20 mins.
You can prepare your nectarines the day before and leave them wrapped in their foil in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.
Peaches give just as good results so feel free to use them instead of nectarines.
The recipe is just for one grilled nectarine but is so easy to duplicate, and I suggest you do cook plenty as they will be a big hit at your BBQ!
Grilled Nectarines
Ingredients
- 1 ripe nectarine , or peach
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil (plus extra for greasing the tin foil)
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (brown sugar would work too)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla bean powder
- Tin foil for wrapping
INSTRUCTIONS
- Grease 1 sheet of tin foil with coconut oil.
- Cut your nectarine in half and remove the stone.
- Place the nectarine halves in the middle of the foil cut side up.
- Sprinkle over the coconut sugar, cinnamon and vanilla bean powder then put the ½ teaspoon of coconut oil on top.
- Draw the foil up around the nectarine and pinch together firmly at the top. The seal needs to be at the top so the contents cannot leak out.
- Put your foil packages on the grill/BBQ over a medium heat for 15-20 mins with the lid down. If you don't have a lid then just cook them for a few minutes longer.
- Remove from the grill/BBQ and open the foil package very carefully as the liquid inside will be very hot.
- Eat as it is or top with some whipped coconut cream or dairy free ice cream.
NUTRITION
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Donna says
Can you prepare this and keep wrapped in the foil several hours in advance of grilling?
A Virtual Vegan says
Yes definitely. I've made them the day before and kept them wrapped up in the foil in the fridge. You can pop them right on the grill from the fridge.
Anna says
Just a quick question, the ingredients list says 1/2 tsp coconut oil PLUS some for greasing the foil, but I don't see any mention in the directions of when or where to use that 1/2 tsp of oil. Did I miss it when I read it? They sound delicious! Thanks!
A Virtual Vegan says
You are quite right! Sorry about that. I just amended it. You just put that little bit of coconut oil on top of the peach before you seal the foil around it. Hope you enjoy them!
monicageglio says
Interesting. I never enjoy warmed fruit, but I think my kids would enjoy making this over the fire. I might try this recipe this summer. :)
A Virtual Vegan says
It's a great recipe for kids to prepare themselves and wrap up before throwing on the fire. Just watch the hot juice when they get opened though!
GourmetGetaways says
Wow!! I will absolutely be make by this recipe! I can't even imagine how delicious they would taste!
Thanks so much for sharing xx
Julie
Gourmet Getaways
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Julie. I hope you enjoy them!