Grilled Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Peaches With Salted Bourbon Caramel Food

GRILLED MASCARPONE PEACHES WITH SALTED BOURBON CARAMEL

Steps:

• Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to a medium-high heat. To make the caramel sauce, put the sugar and water in a saucepan, then bring to a rapid simmer over a medium heat and swirl the mixture (don't stir with a spoon) until the sugar is dissolved. Without stirring, let it simmer until the colour changes to light brown - about 5 minutes - then turn off the heat. Slowly stir in the cream until combined. Add the bourbon and salt, then stir until smooth. Set aside until needed.
• Stir the vanilla into the mascarpone. Set aside until it's needed.
• Lightly brush the peaches with oil to prevent them from sticking. Place them cut-side down on the grill for 3-5 minutes, until the peaches are warmed and lightly scorched.
• Fill the peaches with a large spoonful of the vanilla mascarpone and place on a serving platter or in individual bowls.
• If the bourbon caramel sauce is too thick, reheat it slightly over a low heat until it returns to the right consistency. Spoon caramel over the peaches, sprinkle with sea salt, if using, and serve. Store any remaining sauce in the fridge for up to a week.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE

Steps:

• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Lightly brush the grill pan or rack with oil. Place the peaches on the grill pan and do not move the peaches, otherwise you will not have those great grill marks. It takes about 2 to 3 minutes per side to get those grill marks. Grill the peaches until the grill marks are formed, slightly softened and heated through, about 5 to 6 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, stir the sugar, brandy, and lemon juice in a medium bowl to blend. Set the brandy mixture aside.
• As the peaches are ready, remove them from the grill and place them in a shallow baking dish. Top them with the brandy mixture, and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes and allow to marinate, tossing occasionally.
• Meanwhile, stir the mascarpone and vanilla in a small bowl to blend.
• Divide the grilled peach mixture equally among 6 coupe dishes. Pour the wine over the peaches. Dollop the mascarpone mixture atop the peaches, and serve.

GRILLED-PEACH SUNDAES WITH SALTED BOURBON-CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the peaches: Heat a charcoal grill while you bring a saucepan of water to simmer. Score the bottom of each peach with an X, then blanch for about 45 seconds, until skin near the X looks loose. Remove peaches with a slotted spoon and cool in a bowl of ice water. Peel the peaches. Then, with a paring knife, start at the stem of the peach and make a single cut around to the tip. Rotate hands in opposite directions, twist and free flesh from pit.
• Lay the peach halves cut side up and brush lightly with peanut oil; sprinkle with salt. Place the peaches cut side down on grill (you can also use a stovetop grill pan set over medium heat) and cook until there are grill marks, about 2 minutes. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Flip and grill the other side.
• Make the pecans: Toss the first four ingredients in a bowl; spread on a nonstick cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until nicely toasted. Remove and toss with the sugar.
• Make the caramel: Combine the sugar, water and corn syrup in a saucepan and bring to a low boil. Gently swirl the mixture in a circular motion (do not stir) and allow it to boil down until it is a deepamber caramel, at least 10 minutes. Carefully whisk in the cream, protecting your hand from the steam. Immediately whisk in the butter and continue to stir over low heat until mixture is smooth. Stir in salt and bourbon and whisk again. Remove from heat and allow to cool before using.
• Make the whipped cream: Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla and whip to stiff peaks. Drizzle in the buttermilk and whip until incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• To assemble: Place 2 peach halves in a bowl; scoop ice cream into each pit and add a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle salted bourbon-caramel sauce over the whole shebang.