Grilled Balsamic & Ginger Glazed Plums Recipe

The July 4th holiday is coming up next weekend and I am pretty excited for it to arrive. This year we will be hosting a backyard barbecue and are expecting over 25 guests! We plan on grilling up a feast for all that will be here!

One of the things I love about celebrating our National Independence Day is getting together with all of our friends and family. Our lives are so busy these days, we look for every opportunity that we can get to visit with one another!

The following recipe and photograph is courtesy of eMeals. The recipe makes 6 hearty servings. Looks like the perfect grilled dessert to me!!!

Balsamic & Ginger Glazed Plums Recipe

• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• ½ teaspoon orange zest
• Pinch salt
• 6 firm, ripe plums
• 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, minced (optional)
• Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a small pan.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, or until it reaches a syrupy consistency.
3. Cut plums in half and remove the pits.
4. In a large bowl, gently toss plum halves with balsamic syrup to coat.
5. Place plums, cuts side down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill over medium heat about 5 minutes.
6. Serve warm with crystallized ginger and/or vanilla ice cream, if desired.