Grilled Maple-Butter Apricots with Vanilla Ice Cream

Sweet and tender grilled apricots glazed with a maple-butter sauce, served with creamy vanilla ice cream. This elegant summer dessert combines fresh fruit with warm caramelized flavors.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 whole ripe apricots
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare a grill for medium, direct heat, preferably with hardwood or hardwood charcoal.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Cook maple syrup, butter, vanilla, and salt in a small skillet over low heat, whisking occasionally, until butter is melted.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Grill apricots cut side down, brushing with syrup mixture as they cook, until lightly charred and tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a platter cut side up, and brush with additional syrup mixture. Let apricots cool to room temperature, then serve with ice cream.

    15 min