Grilled Apricots with Honeyed Mascarpone and Pistachios

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 8 ripe apricots, halved and pitted
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese
• 3 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• Pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Brush the cut sides of the apricots with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with brown sugar.
3. Grill the apricots cut-side down until deep grill marks form and the fruit softens and caramelizes, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Turn and grill the skin side briefly, just until warmed through, then set aside.
5. Stir the mascarpone with honey, vanilla and orange zest until smooth and spoonable.
6. Spoon the honeyed mascarpone onto plates or a platter and nestle the warm grilled apricots on top.
7. Drizzle with extra honey, shower with chopped pistachios, thyme and a pinch of flaky salt, and serve while still warm.
8. Stone fruit and honey are summer staples across the Iberian peninsula, where ripe apricots are prized at peak season. Kissing them with fire concentrates their sweetness and adds a smoky edge, while cool mascarpone and crunchy pistachios turn a few simple ingredients into an effortless, elegant grilled dessert.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Protein: 7g
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 27g
• Sodium: 90mg