by Sonja W » Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:35 pm
Tanya, I'm no expert on this, but if you mean those little packets at good coffee shops, I would say yes. I think it's also referred to as Turbinado sugar. It has a larger crystal than white sugar and is medium brown in color.
Kim, you could marinate fresh pineapple rings and banana (sliced the long way for easier grilling) in sugar and chopped mint. That would release some of the juices, which you could use for basting so the fruit doesn't dry out. You could run some fresh coconut through the shredder disk of a food processor, toast it in a dry skillet (stir frequently to avoid burning) and use it for a garnish. I think the marscapone is a great idea.
I've grilled many fruits before (grilled peaches are fantastic with vanilla ice cream), but not this combination. Now I'm excited to make this dish for my family when we rent a cottage this summer. Thanks for the inspiration!