Grilled Peaches, Plums, and Apricots with Vanilla-Sugar and Amaretto

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   Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Lightly brush the cut sides of the peaches, plums and apricots with melted butter.

3. 3

   Place the fruit, cut sides down, onto the hot grill and cook until the fruit is slightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes.

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   While the fruit is grilling, combine the vanilla bean, sugar, and light brown sugar in a mortar and pestle and pound until the vanilla beans are slightly broken up and the sugar is fragrant.

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   When the fruit is slightly charred on the cut sides, transfer to a baking dish, cut sides up.

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   Sprinkle the vanilla-sugar evenly over the fruit, then drizzle with half of the amaretto.

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   Drizzle the remaining butter over the fruit, then transfer to the oven and bake until the fruit is tender and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes.

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   Carefully transfer the fruit to a serving dish or bowls, with each person getting 1 peach half, 1 plum half, and 1 apricot half.

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   Drizzle the juices and the remaining amaretto over each serving and top with a dollop of the creme fraiche.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.