grilled mint julep peaches

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Grilled Mint Julep Peaches

One of my favorite summer libations was the inspiration to this summery southern-style dessert.

Ingredients

  1. 4 ripe peaches, prefferably loose stone
  2. 1/2 cup canola oil
  3. 1/2 cup kentucky bourbon
  4. 2 cups dark brown sugar
  5. 4 sprigs mint
  6. 2 cups premium vanilla bean ice cream

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to high
  2. Pick leaves off mint sprigs.
  3. Make the glaze- combine bourbon, brown sugar, & mint stems in a small saucepot over medium heat. Allow sauce to reduce 5 min, remove stems.
  4. Half peaches & remove stone, brush with canola oil
  5. Grill peaches, flesh side down and covered, for 2 minutes.
  6. Rotate 180 degrees and grill, covered, about 2 more minutes- depending on how ripe the peaches are.
  7. Plate peaches, flesh side up, and drizzle with glaze.
  8. Top with ice cream and garnish with mint leaves.