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Prepare a medium-hot fire (425 to 450F) in a wood-fired grill.
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Stir the sugar into the orange juice until dissolved.
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Brush the cut fruit with the sugar mixture.
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Grill the fruit, cut side down, for about 5 minutes, or until the fruit is slightly soft and well marked.
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Move to indirect heat and continue to cook to the desired softness.
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Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
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Slice the fruit and keep each kind in a separate bowl.
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Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow flavors to mix.
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Portion an assortment of the fruits into 6 bowls.
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Top with the zabaglione and garnish with mint leaves.
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Combine all the ingredients in a stainless steel bowl and set aside.
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Choose a saucepan large enough to set the bowl over and fill it with 2 inches of water.
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Bring to a simmer.
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Whisk the egg mixture in the bowl.
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Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk vigorously until it is about triple in volume and thick and frothy.
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Lift the bowl off the steam a few times, while whisking, to insure that the mixture does not get too hot and scramble the eggs.
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The total cooking time will be about 8 minutes.
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Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk to cool slightly.
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Serve now, or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and use within 2 hours.
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It may need to be whisked again just before serving.