Grilled fruit punches really up a traditional fool

Don't let the name confuse you. This is an easy, delicious and summery dessert, not a reference to the person standing at the grill.

A fool is a classic British dessert made from a fruit compote and whipped cream. Traditionally, the two components are folded together, but they also can be layered in a parfait glass. In our revision, we've opted to grill the fruit rather than cook it on the stovetop.

Grilling the fruit keeps your kitchen cool and adds a wonderful smoky-caramel flavor to the fruit. We've opted for a mixture of strawberries and peaches, but pineapple and banana with a little toasted coconut on top would be a great tropical fool. Or use apples and pears with a little cinnamon added to the whipped cream.

GRILLED FOOL

Start to finish: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill

2 peaches, halved, pits removed

1 pound large strawberries, stemmed and halved

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon lemon juice

11/2 cups heavy cream

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