Grilled Peaches with Brown Sugar & Tofutti

While lucky California and Georgia can harvest their peaches as early as May, Michigan has to wait until mid-July.  Now that August is saying bye-bye, we still have September to take advantage of this favorite fruit.  Straight from the tree, they are tasty and juicy.  Another way to eat them is on the grill as a fabulous dessert. 

Ingredients

6 peaches

Safflower, Sunflower, or Organic Canola Oil for brushing

6 TBS of brown sugar

6-8 TBS of Tofutti Non-Hydronenated Plain "Better than Cream Cheese" - Optional. 

(Tofutti is a brand name for non-GMO, dairy-free, vegan cream cheese made from soy.   If you are allergic to soy, do not use this product.  For gluten allergies, please read the statement below.  This peach recipe is just a good without the Tofutti!)

Perhaps a sprinkle of cinnamon to finish it off.

Recipe

Cut each peach in half and remove the stones.  Brush the entire peach with a light coating of oil.  Grill, cut side down for 1-2 minutes on a hot grill so there are beautiful grill marks.  Turn the peach over, sprinkle with brown sugar, then grill the other side, covered for 1 more minute until the sugar melts and is bubbly.

Place each hot peach in a bowl with a dollup of Tofutti on top.  We want the "cheese" to "just" melt.  If you are not allergic to dairy, you can use Creme Fraiche (lucky dogs, although Tofutti is a really, really good subsitute).  Add a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like.  Then enjoy.

Other Allergen Notes

If you have found a dairy-free, soy-free cream cheese, let me know!  We are always looking for great tasting products that serve multiple allergies.

Kosher?  Read more.

Please click this link to see Tofutti's (USA) statement on gluten.

Here is Tofutti's (Canada, no USA statement found) statement on peanuts as pulled from their website on 8/31/11:

Question: Does TOFUTTI® use peanuts in any of their products? If so, how do you make sure that there is no cross contamination?

Answer: Prior to running our products each day, the equipment is specially cleaned under the supervision of a Rabbi to ensure that there is no possibility of dairy contamination. This special cleaning will also take care of any other type of contamination. Our products are made in an ice cream plant where other peanut products are present. We therefore cannot guarantee that there will not be any peanut contamination, no matter how unlikely the possibility. If you feel that the preceding information raises your concerns about the safety of our products regarding peanut contamination, please do not use our products. Safety of our consumers is always our number one priority. If you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please contact the company directly for any allergen concerns that are unique to you.