Broiled Fruit Food

BROILED FRUIT

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high.
• Place berries in a medium bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon of Splenda and lemon juice. Spoon into a shallow, ovenproof baking dish large enough to hold all berries in a single layer. Place dish three to four inches from broiler and cook until fruit just starts to burst, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• Combine tofu, milk, vanilla extract and remaining tablespoon of Splenda in a blender or bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• To serve, divide berries between 4 shallow bowls and top with vanilla sauce. Yields about 1/2 cup of berries and 1/4 cup of sauce per serving.

BROILED SPICED SALMON WITH FRUIT RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Toss the kiwis, tomatoes, scallions and cilantro together in a medium bowl. Stir in the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. If the kiwis are very tart, add the sugar. Set aside.
• Mix the remaining 1 teaspoon oil with the cumin, chipotle and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and mist with nonstick cooking spray. Place the salmon, skin side down, evenly spaced on the pan and brush with the spice mixture. Broil until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the salmon with a spatula to 4 dinner plates, lightly sprinkle with salt and top with the relish and its juices.

CARAMELIZED GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• Heat broiler with rack set 4 inches from heat. With a paring knife, loosen grapefruit segments from membranes and pith.
• Sprinkle grapefruit with sugar and cinnamon. Broil on a baking sheet until tops are slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Top with yogurt, and garnish with more cinnamon.

BROILED CITRUS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Divide fruit among 4 shallow ovenproof ramekins. Sprinkle with sugar. Transfer ramekins to a rimmed baking sheet.
• Broil, rotating once, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.

BROILED STAR FRUIT IN GINGER

Steps:

• In saucepan, combine water, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and coriander.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add honey and stir until dissolved.
• Strain liquid and allow to cool.
• Slice the star fruit into 8 slices.
• Place star fruit on a baking sheet and sprinkle the brown sugar over them.
• Broil until the sugar bubbles and starts to brown.
• Place stars into individual bowls, 4 each.
• Ladle the gingered broth into each and serve.