Marinated Grilled Apples with Mint

Serve these highly flavored apple rings as a side with pork or chicken. We liked this recipe with Granny Smiths. For a dessert version, use Pink Lady apples, and serve with low-fat ice cream.

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: 3 apple slices)

Ingredients

1. 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
3. 2 tablespoons honey
4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
6. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
7. 3 Granny Smith apples, cored and each cut crosswise into 4 (1/2-inch) slices

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add apple slices; seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2. Prepare grill.
3. Remove apple from bag, reserving marinade. Place apple slices on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Arrange apple slices on a platter; drizzle with any remaining marinade.

Notes