Cinnamon Grilled Fruit

Fruit is perfect for the grill because it is so easy to prepare. Fruit is basically made up of water and sugar and by grilling it you can concentrate the flavors by reducing the water and caramelizing the natural sugars. The process is very simple. You need sliced fruit, water, and cooking oil to make the most basic grilled fruit. What you will get is a quick and easy addition to any meal whether it is as an appetizer, side dish, or dessert. Hard fruits like apples, pears, and pineapples are the easiest to grill since they hold their shape and texture while cooking. Softer fruits like peaches, nectarines, plums and mangoes will become soft and mushy if overcooked. You will need to be more attentive of these kinds of fruit. Either way, pick a fresh firm fruit that is just short of being perfectly ripe. You will want a fruit that is solid enough to hold together and maintain its texture on the grill.


2 apples, cored and cut into 1/4 inch slices (I just halved mine) 
2 pears, cored and halved  (I used anjou)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat grill for medium heat. Combine water and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add apple and pear slices to mixture. Place honey in a microwave safe bowl and heat until runny and add cinnamon. Place fruit on grill rack and allow to cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, turning once. Once cooked, place apples on a large dish and glaze with cinnamon/honey mixture.