Grilled Apricots with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar

1. 1

   Remove the goat cheese from its package, place in a bowl, and let sit at room temperature to soften.

2. 2

   Cut the apricots in half along the seam that runs around the fruit; the two halves should come apart cleanly after you cut all the way around.

3. 3

   Remove the pit.

4. 4

   Drizzle the halves lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Heat the grill.

6. 6

   Place a few apricots on the grill, cut side down, and grill for just under a minute.

7. 7

   As you grill, press down firmly with tongs for a couple of seconds to form grill marks.

8. 8

   Turn and cook for 10 seconds on the second side.

9. 9

   Repeat with the remaining apricots.

10. 10

    Add a dash of water to the goat cheese and stir until its pliable.

11. 11

    Using two spoons, place a generous spoonful of goat cheese in the indentation of each apricot; scoop the cheese with the first one and use the second to push the cheese onto the fruit.

12. 12

    Spoon a few drops of the balsamic vinegar over the apricots and season with more pepper.

13. 13

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.