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    Grilled Mint Julep Peaches
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    Serves 4
    4 ripe peaches, preferably loose stone
    1/2 cup canola oil
    1/2 cup Kentucky Bourbon
    2 cups dark brown... more 
    Photo by: Sarah Shatz
    Grilled Mint Julep Peaches
    Save and print this recipe on FOOD52.

    Serves 4
    4 ripe peaches, preferably loose stone
    1/2 cup canola oil
    1/2 cup Kentucky Bourbon
    2 cups dark brown sugar
    4 sprigs mint, leaves plucked off 2 cups premium vanilla bean ice cream

    1. Preheat grill to high.
    2. Make the glaze- combine bourbon, brown sugar, & mint stems in a small saucepot over medium heat. Allow sauce to reduce 5 min, remove stems.
    3. Half peaches & remove stone, brush with canola oil.
    4. Grill peaches, flesh side down and covered, for 2 minutes. Rotate 180 degrees and grill, covered, about 2 more minutes- depending on how ripe the peaches are.
    5. Plate peaches, flesh side up, and drizzle with glaze. Top with ice cream and garnish with mint leaves. less 
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