Summer Recipe: Grilled Peaches with Pecans

Create a surprise treat on the grill this summer with this amazing summer dessert. This takes fruit to a whole new level! Sweet ripe peaches enhanced with brown sugar, over ice cream and topped with pecans - you really can't get much better than that....  Plus it's a really fast and easy dessert if you've already got the grill fired up. Impress folks at your next barbecue with this innovative yet easy recipe. For an adult twist, try adding a splash of brandy instead of the vanilla.

Grilled Peaches with Pecans
(Serves 4.)

Ingredients:

4 peaches (ripe, but not mushy), cut in half and pit removed
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 tbsp soft brown sugar (you can use less if the peaches are very sweet)
Large handful of chopped pecans
Frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt - enough for 4 servings

Instructions:

1. Place the peaches into a bowl and add the sugar and drizzle with the vanilla extract. Toss to coat lightly. Set aside and allow to soak up the flavors for about 15-20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium-high and grill the peach halves for about 5 - 8 minutes, then turn over and grill for a further 2 - 3 minutes. There should be grill marks on the peaches. 
3. Divide into 4 dishes and serve immediately with frozen yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped pecans.