Grilled nectarines top my list for yummy summer desserts. Juicy, ripe, smoky, and beautiful, lightly browned caramelized nectarine halves are the most delicious “bowl” for dainty scoops of dairy-free vanilla bean ice cream.

Grilled Nectarines

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe nectarines, halved, pitted
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• Ground cinnamon for dusting
• Your favorite dairy-free vanilla bean ice cream

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to medium and oil the grill grates.
2. Brush the cut side of nectarines with agave and spinkle with cinnamon.
3. Grill nectarines, turning a few times, for 4 minutes or until decorated with grill marks.
4. Place nectarines in cut side up in 4 dessert bowls and top each with a mini scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Serve immediately.

Cook’s note: For a showy presentation, serve nectarines with a cinnamon syrup, garnished with a cinnamon stick, alongside a trio of ice cream scoops.

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