These Grilled Stone Fruit Skewers with pound cake and apricot jam are a perfect way to savor the best of summer. Combining juicy apricots, peaches, and plums with tender pound cake, all glazed in sweet apricot jam and grilled to perfection, they're an easy and delicious treat for summer gatherings or a cozy evening dessert.
What's special about these grilled stone fruit skewers is its unique combination of flavors and textures. It brings together the caramelized sweetness of grilled stone fruits, the soft richness of pound cake, and the sticky sweetness of apricot jam glaze, creating a dessert that is both comforting and indulgent. The grilling process adds a smoky depth to the fruits and cake, enhancing their natural flavors and making it a memorable and delicious treat for any occasion.
This was inspired by my grilled peaches, and pairs well with this olive oil ice cream.
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🌟 Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Deliciously Sweet and Tangy: The combination of caramelized stone fruits, sweet pound cake, and apricot jam glaze creates a harmonious blend of flavors that's both satisfying and indulgent.
- Easy and Versatile: Simple to prepare and adaptable with different fruits or glazes, making it a versatile dessert option for various occasions and preferences.
- Grilled Perfection: Grilling enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits and adds a delightful smokiness, elevating the dessert to a new level of enjoyment.
🥘 Ingredients
These ingredients are used to create a delicious grilled dessert combining the sweetness of stone fruits with the richness of pound cake, glazed with apricot jam.
- Apricots
- Peaches or nectarines
- Plums
- Premade pound cake
- Apricot jam
See recipe card for quantities.
🔪 Instructions
Cut fruit and pound cake, thread onto skewers, and brush with apricot jam.
Preheat grill to 400°F, grill skewers for 3 minutes per side, then serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
👩🏼🍳 Chef's Tip
- If you use wooden skewers, make sure to soak them at least 30 minutes before in water so they don't burn on the grill.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Citrus Twist: Use orange marmalade, grill with oranges, grapefruits, and lemons, garnish with fresh citrus zest.
- Spiced Delight: Add cinnamon or nutmeg to apricot jam, grill with apples, pears, and figs, serve with cinnamon-spiced whipped cream.
- Savory Cheese Option: Skip pound cake, brush with savory jam or chutney, thread with grilling cheese like halloumi, finish with fresh herbs.
🍴 Equipment
- Grill (gas or charcoal)
- Metal or wooden skewers
- Cutting boardKnife
- Basting brush
- Serving plate
💭 Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can customize the fruits based on your preference or what's in season. Fruits like pineapple, strawberries, or even bananas can work well with the pound cake and apricot jam glaze.
Absolutely! If you don't have access to an outdoor grill, you can use a grill pan or an indoor electric grill to achieve similar results. Just make sure to preheat it well and cook the skewers over medium heat.
These skewers are best served warm, right off the grill. They can be enjoyed on their own as a dessert or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
🥣 Storage & Reheating
Storage: Store any leftover grilled stone fruit skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating: To reheat, gently warm the skewers in a microwave or oven until just heated through, being careful not to overcook the fruit.
Freezing: It's not recommended to freeze grilled stone fruit skewers as the texture of the fruit and cake may become mushy when thawed.
🍷 Wine Pairing
A suitable wine pairing for grilled stone fruit skewers with pound cake and apricot jam could be a late-harvest Riesling. Its sweetness complements the caramelized flavors of the fruit and cake, while its acidity balances the sweetness of the dish, enhancing the overall dining experience.
👩🏼🍳 Top Tips
- Evenly Sized Pieces: Cut the stone fruits and pound cake into evenly sized pieces to ensure they cook uniformly on the grill.
- Preheat and Monitor Grill Temperature: Preheat your grill to around 400°F (200°C) and grill the skewers over medium heat. Monitor the temperature closely to avoid burning the fruit or cake.
- Brush with Apricot Jam: Brushing the skewers generously with apricot jam before grilling adds flavor and helps create a caramelized glaze on the fruit and cake.
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Grilled Stone Fruit Skewers
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Equipment
- Grill (gas or charcoal)
- Metal or wooden skewers
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Basting brush
- Serving plate
Ingredients
- 2 apricots
- 2 peaches or nectarines
- 2 plums
- 1 pound cake premade
- 1 jar apricot jam
Instructions
- Cut each stone fruit (apricots, peaches/nectarines, plums) in half, remove pits, and quarter each fruit.
- Cut the pound cake into similarly sized pieces as the fruit quarters.
- Thread the pieces of pound cake and quartered stone fruits onto metal or wooden skewers, alternating between cake and fruit (3 fruits and one piece of cake alternating until skewer is full).
- Brush each skewer generously with apricot jam.
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (about 200 degrees Celsius).
- Place the skewers on the preheated grill and grill for about 3 minutes per side, ensuring they don't burn. Turn carefully.
- Once grilled, remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately with a side of ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful summer dessert.
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Notes
🌡️ Food safety
- Never leave cooking food unattended
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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