Sweet Grilled Cinnamon Vanilla Watermelon

• 6x Watermelon triangles, about 1 ½” thick with rind attached
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
• 1 c Greek Yogurt
• ½ c honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ¼ tsp red pepper flake
• 1 segmented grapefruit, segments and juice
• Fresh mint and chopped pistachios make a beautiful garnish

Place the watermelon triangles on a rack over a baking sheet uncovered in the refrigerator over night. To prepare day of, preheat the grill on high for 20 minutes.

Remove the watermelon from the fridge, and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Drip 1 or 2 drops of vanilla extract over each watermelon triangle and dust with cinnamon.

Grill over direct flame, about 3 to 4 minutes per side until gorgeous grill marks are visible.

Prepare the hot honey soaked grapefruit by combining honey, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes and segmented grapefruit and juice in a small pot and warm over indirect heat. Warm to infuse flavors for 5-10 minutes, careful not to bring to a boil.

To serve, place Greek yogurt down on a serving platter and top with grilled cinnamon vanilla smothered watermelon and spoon loads of hot honey soaked grapefruit. Garnish with mint and pistachio.

Recipe developed by Chef Anna Rossi