Grilled Peaches with Maple-Cardamom Glaze

A fabulous finale that will have you saying to yourself, “I don’t want this to end!”

SERVES 6

• 4 firm, ripe peaches
• 3 Tbsp margarine
• 3 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ tsp kosher salt
• ¹⁄₈ tsp cardamom (optional)
• 2 granola bars
• ¹⁄₄ cup chocolate chunks
• vanilla ice cream, for serving

Preheat grill to high heat. Spray rack with cooking spray. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt margarine with maple syrup. When margarine is melted, remove from heat and add the vanilla, kosher salt, and cardamom. Whisk until smooth. Slice each peach into 6 wedges. Place each wedge on the grill for 30 seconds on each side (or until grill marks appear but the peach is still firm). Remove from grill, brush with maple-cardamom glaze and set aside.

Place the granola bars into a small bag. Pound until you have coarse crumbs. Add the chocolate chunks. To assemble: Place 3–4 grilled peach wedges on a dessert plate. Add a scoop of ice cream. Add a sprinkle of granola crunch and top with a drizzle of the maplecardamom glaze.

(Originally featured in Family Table, Issue 699)