Broiled Fruit Dessert

Name: Broiled Fruit Dessert
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium peach; 1 medium fresh nectarine; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional

From Glendale, Wisconsin, Jim Gales shares this yummy dessert. Served with whipped cream, it’s a quick, guilt-free treat.

Ingredients

1 medium peach
1 medium fresh nectarine
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional

Directions

Halve and pit the peach and nectarine. Line a shallow baking dish with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Place fruit cut side down in prepared dish.
Broil 6 in. from the heat for 3 minutes; turn fruit over and sprinkle with brown sugar. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until sugar is melted and bubbly. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without whipped cream or ice cream): 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as Broiled Peaches & Nectarines in Cooking for 2 Summer 2006