Balsamic and Ginger Glazed Plums

Looking for a great summer dessert? Why not use the grill for dinner AND dessert with these beautiful Balsamic and Ginger Glazed Plums! Serve them with ice cream, and they’ll be a sure hit!

Balsamic and Ginger Glazed Plums

Author: Foodieaholic

Serves: 6

Ingredients

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)

Instructions

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