Grilled Peaches With Almond Cream
Peaches and cream — vegan cream! — is the perfect sweet end to a summer BBQ.
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups water, divided
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbs. refined coconut oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 4 large peaches, halved and pitted
- Avocado oil for the grill
- Ground cinnamon to taste
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
STEP 1
Preheat the gas grill to high, or build an indirect fire in the charcoal grill: Pile the coals on one side so you have a hot side for searing and a cool side where you can cook the delicate peaches.
STEP 2
In a small pot, bring three cups of water to a boil, then add the almonds. Boil the almonds for five minutes. Drain the almonds in a wire mesh strainer.
STEP 3
In a high-speed blender, place the drained almonds, remaining ¼ cup water, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt. Secure the lid and blend, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is creamy. Add the lemon zest and blend to mix. Pour into a small bowl.
STEP 4
When the grill is hot, oil the grate, then place the peaches, cut side down, on the cooler side of the grate. Turn the peaches every two minutes for about six minutes, finishing with the cut side up.
STEP 5
When the peach juices are bubbling, spoon a heaping tablespoon of almond cream into each one. Leave the peaches on the grill just long enough to warm the almond cream, about another minute or two.
STEP 6
Transfer to plates and serve each peach half with a pinch of cinnamon and a sprig of mint.
For more plant-based grilling recipes, see “Vegan Grill Recipes“.
Photos: Andrea D’Agosto; Prop Styling: Alicia Buszczak; Food Stylist: Paul Jackman
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Robin Asbell is a Minneapolis-based recipe developer and cookbook author.
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