ae (NAPSA)—Grilling is one of the most popular ways to entertain at home, but have you thought of preparing desserton thegrill? For a light, refreshing dessert, pair the lively flavors of seasonal fruits with lime juice, grated gingerroot and the mellow taste of olive oil in Lime-Ginger Grilled Fruit. Pineapple, pear and apple chunks are tossed in a sweet marinadeandgrilled, then mixed with oranges, mango, kiwis, berries or other seasonalfruit favorites. Family and guests will appreciate this delightful departure from traditional fruit compote. Lime-Ginger Grilled Fruit Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes 3 3 1 2 teaspoonsgrated lime peel tablespoonslime juice tablespoon brown sugar tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or other olive oil 3 teaspoons grated gingerroot 2 (%-inch-thick) slices fresh pineapple 1 Bosc or D’Anjou pear 1 large crisp apple 2 navel oranges, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 mango,peeled, pitted and diced 1% cups blueberries or blackberries 1% cups coarsely chopped hulled strawberries 1 kiwi fruit, peeled, cored and cut into pieces % to 4 cup powdered sugar 1. Heat grill to medium direct heat. Blend 1 tablespoon lime juice and brown sugar in small bowlto dissolve sugar. Blend in olive oil, 1 tea- Lime-Ginger Grilled Fruit puts a seasonal twist on traditional fruit compote. spoon lime peel and 1 teaspoon gingerroot. Peel and core pear and apple; cut each into quarters. 2. Brush pineapple, pear and apple lightly with oliveoil mixture. Place fruit on grill. Grill 5 minutes; brush with remaining olive oil mixture; turn and grill 4 to 6 minutes longer. Remove from grill. Coarsely chop grilled fruit into bite-size pieces. 3. Place’ grilled fruit, oranges, mango, blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, 4 cup powdered sugar, remaining 2 teaspoonslime peel and 2 teaspoons gingerroot in large bow]; toss lightly to mix. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve in bowls or over sponge cake cups or cake, if desired. Makes 10 to 12 servings. For more recipes, www.aboutoliveoil.org. visit
