Cookbook:Grilled Summer Fruit

Syrup

 * ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
 * ¼ cup white granulated sugar
 * 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
 * ¼ cup peach nectar
 * 1 tbsp lemon zest, finely grated

Fruit

 * 3 ripe yellow peaches, halved and pitted
 * 2 red apples, cored and halved
 * 4 plums, halved

Special equipment

 * 8 wooden toothpicks, soaked in water 30 minutes

Procedure

 * 1) Combine all syrup ingredients in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat until reduced by ⅓. Set aside until cool.
 * 2) Skewer plums through the side on the toothpicks. Brush cut side of all fruits liberally with syrup, and place syrup-side down on a medium high grill until marked.
 * 3) Remove from grill, and serve warm with remaining syrup.