Stone fruits, blueberries and grapes have always wanted to be roasted. We know this is true because they taste so good! Roasting amplifies the flavors of the fruit: As they soften and caramelize, they release their juices and their flavor is intensified. Plus, there’s no need to add extra sugar or fat; all you need is ripe and beautiful fruit.
Or try 2 cups of blueberries or red grapes. Spread out onto a baking sheet and roast at 425 degrees F until they are soft, juicy and roasted in spots (about 20 to 25 minutes for the stone fruit, and 15 to 20 minutes for the blueberries and grapes). Check a few times and move the fruit around on the tray with a metal spatula. Remember that color means flavor, so don’t worry if parts of the fruit get a little dark.
Let the fruit cool for a few minutes. You’ll be tempted to eat it straight off the baking sheet, as we did, or you can enjoy it a variety of different ways:
- Stir into yogurt, ricotta or cottage cheese.
- Add to your next cheese board spread.
- Serve with grilled pork or chicken.
- Serve in a bowl with a sprinkle of granola or crushed gingersnaps for a quick fruit crisp!
Leah Brickley is a nutritionist-recipe developer for Food Network Kitchen.
from Healthy Eats – Food Network Healthy Living Blog http://ift.tt/1LORcH2
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