Plum and Blackberry Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Stone fruits and balsamic glazes create winning combinations. Try halved apricots or nectarine wedges in place of the plums. Pitted cherries can also fill in sweetly for the blackberries.
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Stone fruits and balsamic glazes create winning combinations. Try halved apricots or nectarine wedges in place of the plums. Pitted cherries can also fill in sweetly for the blackberries.
Ingredients
- 3 tsp. olive oil, divided
- 12 large blackberries, divided
- 4 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 tsp. ground cardamom, divided
- 8 small Italian or sugar plums, halved lengthwise and pitted
Preparation
1 | Preheat grill to medium-high, and brush grill grates with 1 tsp. oil.
2 | Combine 4 blackberries, balsamic vinegar, and 1 pinch cardamom in small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until reduced by half, mashing blackberries with fork. Remove from heat, and cover to keep warm.
3 | Toss plum halves with remaining 2 tsp. oil and remaining 1 pinch cardamom; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Thread 2 plum halves with 1 blackberry sandwiched between them onto each of eight skewers.
4 | Grill skewers 8 to 10 minutes, or until plums are tender. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 54
- Carbohydrate Content 10 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 2 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 2 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g