Learn how to grill peaches with this easy grilled peach recipe will have your taste buds singing with happiness. Summertime is the perfect time for grilling delicious fruits like peaches. This recipe is easy to follow and results in delicious, sweet treat.
Juicy peaches can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack.
Fresh ripe peaches are already sweet, juicy, and tender. Grilling them turns them into an amazing dessert or snack. We love making this recipe in the fall when they are in season. However, you can find them in the grocery stores year-round, so anytime can be a great time to enjoy peaches.
Does Grilling peaches make them sweeter?
Yes, it does. The grilling intensifies the peaches’ natural sugars and helps make them super juicy. The grilling will also add a little caramelization to the outside of the peach. Enhance the flavor with a touch of smoky flavor and soften the flesh.
How long does it take to grill peaches?
With this simple recipe, it only takes 4 or 5 minutes to grill peaches. You can use a grill pan or place them directly on the grill grates to get those beautiful grill marks.
What do grilled peaches taste like?
This recipe for Grilled Peaches tastes like the sweetest peach you have every had with overtones of butter and brown sugar caramel. It is just a scrumptious dessert fruit recipe.
Do peaches ripen after picking?
Yes, fruits like peaches and nectarines will continue to ripen once they are picked off the tree.
How to Grill Peaches
Grilled peaches are incredibly easy. Here’s how we do it.
First, preheat the gas grill or the charcoal grill to a medium heat. If you will be using a grill pan, this should be preheated to medium heat too. The preheating helps prevent the fruit from sticking. Pro Tip. Clean and oil the grill grates before grilling.
Brush the Peach halves with oil. Brushing them with oil will help prevent them from sticking.
Grill the peaches. Place the peach half with the cut side down on the grill grates or the grill pan.
Serve Warm. We like eating them when they are just off the grill for best flavor. The peach is a delicious dessert on its own, or you can top it with other delicious toppings.
Grilled Peach Topping Recipe
1 Stick Melted Butter
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
Pinch salt
In a small bowl, combine the butter, cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
Immediately upon removing the peaches from the grill, top each peach with a bit of the topping mixture.
What to Serve with Grilled Peaches?
Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy our peaches.
- Whipping Cream
- Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
- Nuts, such as Walnuts, Pecans, or Almonds
- Granola
- Drizzle of Honey
- Chocolate
- Caramel Sauce
- Balsamic Vinegar paired with Honey
- Cinnamon
- Brown Sugar
How many peaches to plan per serving?
In general, I find that you should plan on two halves per person. When served buffet style, I have noticed people will take a half and come back for another. They are just that yummy.
How to tell if a peach is ripe?
When choosing fresh peaches, give it a gentle squeeze. If it gives just a bit, it is ripe or close to being ripe. Additionally, perfect peaches will have a golden yellow color. A perfectly ripe peach may even have a skin that is starting to look a bit shriveled. These are all signs of finding that perfect ripe peach.
Can You Store Leftover grilled peaches?
Yes, these will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or freeze for up to 4 months. To reheat, just add them to a skillet, or the grill and heat until heated through. Can You Store Leftovers?
How to Grill Peaches Recipe
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 4 Peaches halved and pitted
- Olive Oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat grill and/or grill pan to medium heat.
- Prepare the peaches by washing and drying the outside. Using a paring knife, cut in half and remove the pit. Brush the cut sides of the peaches with a little of the olive oil.4 Peaches, Olive Oil
- Place in the grill pan or on the grill grates cut side down. Grill for 4 minutes until golden in color and just cooked through.
- Serve. Let cool a few minutes and serve with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
What to Serve with Grilled Peaches?
Whipping CreamScoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
Nuts, such as Walnuts, Pecans, or Almonds
Granola
Drizzle of Honey
Chocolate
Caramel Sauce
Balsamic Vinegar paired with Honey
Cinnamon
Brown Sugar
Grilled Peach Topping Recipe
- 1 Stick Melted Butter
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- Pinch salt
Immediately upon removing the peaches from the grill, top each peach with a bit of the topping mixture.
