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

# How-To:

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 Advice:

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It transforms everyday stone fruit into something unexpectedly elegant with almost no effort.
The balance of smoky char, creamy tang, and syrupy sweetness hits every note at once.
You can serve it as a starter or a light dessert without changing a single thing.
It impresses guests but only dirties a grill and one small pot.

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Don't skip the oil—I tried it once thinking the plums were juicy enough, and they stuck so badly I lost half the flesh to the grate.
Let the glaze cool for a minute or two before drizzling, or it stays too runny and slides right off the cheese.
If your plums are super ripe, cut the grill time by a minute per side or they'll collapse into jam.

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