These grilled strawberries are an easy spring or summer dessert made with just 3 ingredients. For these sweet skewers, plump fresh strawberries are rolled in sugar, briefly cooked on the grill, and finished with balsamic or chocolate glaze.
Recipe at a Glance: Grilled Strawberries
- DETAILS
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Preparation method: Grilling
- HIGHLIGHTS
- This simple dessert showcases sweet strawberries in the best possible way. It's a great option for a hot weather dessert, and easy enough for kids to help with.
- This recipe requires just 3 ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes. Having the option of two types of glaze makes it a great choice for kids and adults alike.
- These grilled strawberries are lightly coated with sugar, briefly cooked on the grill, and finished with balsamic or chocolate glaze to create an easy, elegant dessert.
When sweet summer fruits start arriving at the market and the temperatures outside start to climb, it's time to start making desserts on the grill. While blueberry cake and grilled plum galette are showstopping, they also take some time and planning. When you want an easy, elegant dessert that's ready in minutes, these grilled strawberry skewers are the way to go.
A kiss from the grill softens the berries and makes them incredibly juicy, and you can finish them with your choice of balsamic glaze for a sweet, tangy bite, or with chocolate syrup, to satisfy your sweet tooth and keep it kid-friendly.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
- Strawberries--Look for firm, bright red berries with firm green tops. The strawberries will soften as they cook so avoid any that are soft or mushy.
- Balsamic or chocolate syrup--You can use balsamic glaze or chocolate syrup, depending on your preference, or who you're feeding. Balsamic glaze can be purchased online or you can make your own by boiling balsamic vinegar until thick and syrupy.
How to Make Grilled Strawberry Skewers
1. Roll each strawberry in sugar and set aside.
2. Thread the sugared strawberries onto skewers.
3. Grill over medium heat, flipping once, until the berries develop grill marks and begin to soften.
4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or chocolate syrup and serve.
Serving Suggestions
These are terrific all on their own, but you can add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to make it a more substantial dessert.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- Soak your wooden skewers for an hour before grilling. This will prevent them from burning and falling apart.
- Be sure your grill is fully preheated and is very clean before cooking the strawberries to prevent sticking.
- These grilled strawberry skewers are best served immediately after grilling. They will begin to macerate and become very juicy as they sit.
- This recipe is suitable for gluten-free and vegan diets.
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Recipe
Grilled Strawberries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Balsamic glaze or chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium (375°F to 400°F | 190°C to 200°C). Clean grate well.
- Rinse the strawberries and lightly pat dry.
- Place the sugar in a small bowl and roll each strawberry in the sugar to coat.
- Thread the strawberries onto the skewers (4 per skewer).
- Grill, flipping once, until grill marks develop and the fruit begins to soften, about 2 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with balsamic glaze or chocolate sauce.
Notes
- Soak your skewers--Soak your wooden skewers for an hour before grilling. This will prevent them from burning and falling apart.
- Use a hot, clean grill--Be sure your grill is fully preheated and is very clean before cooking the strawberries to prevent sticking.
- Serve immediately--These grilled strawberry skewers are best served immediately after grilling. They will begin to macerate and become very juicy as they sit.
- Dietary-This recipe is suitable for gluten-free and vegan diets.
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