Sunday, March 11, 2007

Grilled Plantain and Apple Sundaes

2 ripe medium plantains - peeled & coarslely chopped
1 Braeburn (or similar) apple, peeled, cored & chopped
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 Tbsp. water or apple juice
1 Tbsp butter or margarine - cut up
1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Coat grill rack w/ nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium direct heat. Combine plantains, apple, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl--toss to mix.

Place mixture on foil. Sprinkle with water; dot with butter. Bring edges of foil together to enclose fruit. Fold and crimp edges to seal

Place on grill. Grill covered 6-10 minutes or until fruit is tender (no need to turn packet over). Remove from heat - stir in pecans if desired. Serve over ice cream or cake slices.

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