Grilled Nectarines with Mascarpone

• 3 firm yet ripe large nectarines, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup amaretto
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, chilled
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, chilled
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush the nectarines with the amaretto.
3. Grill until golden, tender and you have achieved beautiful grill marks, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, 6 minutes total.
4. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
5. Add the mascarpone, whipping cream, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until soft peaks appear.
6. Plate the grilled nectarines on a platter and top each with a dollop of whipped mascarpone and a sprinkling of chopped pistachios.
7. Serve immediately.

nectarines, amaretto, mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, pistachios

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/grilled-nectarines-with-mascarpone-recipe.html (may not work)