Balsamic Goat Cheese Grilled Plums

# What You Need:

→ Plums

01 - 4 ripe but firm plums, halved and pitted

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Cheese & Garnish

03 - 3.5 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened

04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or basil, optional

05 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Balsamic Glaze

06 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

07 - 1 tablespoon honey

# Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

02 - Brush the cut sides of the plum halves with olive oil.

03 - Place the plums cut side down on the grill. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes until grill marks appear and the fruit softens slightly. Flip and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

04 - In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

05 - Arrange grilled plums on a platter, cut side up. Spoon or pipe a dollop of goat cheese onto each half.

06 - Drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with fresh mint or basil and a touch of black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Pointers:

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It transforms simple fruit into something that feels restaurant fancy without any fuss.
The balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy hits every flavor note you crave.
You can serve it as an appetizer or dessert and nobody will question it either way.
It comes together in under 20 minutes, even if youre moving slowly.

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Don't walk away from the glaze, it goes from perfect to burnt in about 30 seconds.
If your plums are too soft they will fall apart on the grill, firmness is your friend here.
Let the glaze cool for a minute before drizzling or it will slide right off the cheese.

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