Grilled Peaches

Juicy, delicious Grilled Peaches are an easy dessert to make on the grill. Simply brush them with oil, grill until they are tender and top with cinnamon, honey and a scoop of ice cream. The perfect dessert that just screams summer! If you have never thought to grill peaches before, you’ll be hooked after trying this recipe!

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Break away from traditional dessert with these juicy, charred grilled peaches. This yummy dessert is so quick and easy, it is sure to become a summer staple in your house, too.

Brush the peach halves with oil, grill and add toppings – that’s it, that’s all! I just know the next time you ask your family what they want for dessert, you’re going to hear “Grilled peaches and ice cream!”

If you have a little extra time on your hands, try our Ice Cream In a Bag to really impress everyone at the dinner table. Keep reading for an easy step by step on how to cut a peach and lots of yummy topping variations.

Why You’ll Love Grilled Peaches

• This is one of my favorite summer dessert recipes because it only requires a few ingredients and is ready to serve in no time at all.
• Warm, grilled fresh peaches with cold ice cream is a great combination!
• The best part is you can enjoy these in about 20 minutes.
• The combination of honey and cinnamon is sure to get your mouth watering – it sure does for me!

Ingredients Needed for Grilled Peaches

• Peaches, sliced in half – yellow peaches are more common
• Oil – use a light tasting oil with a high smoke point like canola
• Ground cinnamon – a little goes a long way
• Honey – be sure to use liquid, not creamed
• Vanilla ice cream – choose your all-time favorite or try making Ice Cream in a Bag

How to Pick the Perfect Peach

When you’re picking out peaches for this recipe, follow these tips so you get the best ones!

• You want to find one that is firm, but also ripe and smells like a peach. This means the peach will be sturdy enough to grill and won’t fall apart. 
• To tell if your peach is ripe, give it a gentle squeeze. You want it to have a little bit of give. 
• The next thing you look for is the color. It should be a deep golden yellow, not pale. 
• The last thing to look for is the texture. A ripe peach will have shriveled skin around the stem. 

Are White or Yellow Peaches Better For Grilling?

Yellow peaches are the more common of the two types of peaches, but both are sturdy enough for the grill. White peaches are less acidic, giving them a little more natural sweetness than yellow peaches. The white version are also a bit softer, so I don’t recommend baking them in the oven because they can fall apart easily.

Once you have your fresh peaches and other ingredients, it’s time to make this amazing summer dessert.

What is the easiest way to cut a peach?

Use a sharp paring knife and run it from the stem down to the bottom, along the natural seam. Twist the peach to open it up. Scoop the pit out with a spoon or pinch it out with your fingers.

How to Grill Peaches

1. Prep Grill – Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or place a grill pan in the oven.
2. Prep Peaches – Brush the cut sides of the peaches with oil
3. Grill – Lay the peaches cut side down on the grill grates and close the lid. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear, then flip the peaches and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the peaches are soft and warm all the way through.
4. Top – Remove the peaches from the grill and sprinkle with cinnamon then add a drizzle of honey. Top each peach half with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.

Can I Grill Peaches Ahead of Time?

Grilled peaches will taste best if grilled and served immediately. If you have some left over, store them in the fridge and try out a grilled peach salad or add them to your oatmeal or yogurt in the morning.

Variations of this Grilled Peach Dessert!

What I love about this recipe is that you can change it up depending on what you like! So here are some other ways to serve grilled peaches:

• Sprinkle chopped and toasted pecans or walnuts on top.
• A sprinkle of granola for crunch.
• Grate a little fresh ginger over the top.
• Use whipped cream instead of ice cream on top. 
• Vanilla Yogurt or Greek yogurt on top is great too. 
• A dash of nutmeg compliments the cinnamon nicely.
• Top the warm grilled peaches with a pat of butter or drizzle with melted butter
• Instead of honey, drizzle caramel sauce or chocolate on top. Feeling adventurous? A drizzle of olive oil or balsamic glaze is sure to satisfy a savory craving!
• Garnish your plate with fresh basil or fresh mint leaves for a burst of flavor and a pop of green.
• Top a salad with grilled peaches.

Can you grill other types of stone fruit?

Yes, this method works with other stone fruit, too! Try grilling fresh nectarines, plums, or apricots. If the fruit is small, I recommend slicing it in half and threading the pieces on the skewers to make it easier to grill them.

Can I Slow Down or Speed up Ripening?

If your peaches ripened a little faster than you were ready for, keep them in the fridge to slow down the process.

Peaches not quite ready? Speed up the process by adding them to a paper bag and rolling the top closed.

Grilling peaches will also soften the peaches and make them sweeter.

Grilled Peach Salad!

Skip the ice cream and turn these grilled peaches into a salad. Simply grill the peaches as stated in recipe then cool and chop. Toss them into a salad with fresh spinach or arugula, crispy pancetta or bacon and a sprinkling of crumbled feta.

Top with a vinaigrette dressing and you have the perfect summer salad that’s light, healthy and bursting with flavor!

More Desserts on the Grill!

• Tender, baked apples on the grill that are topped with a brown sugar crumble and caramel.
• Only 4 ingredients in this Grilled Apple Dump Cake.
• The combination of lemon and blueberry is irresistible in this Lemon Blueberry Crisp made in a cast iron skillet on the grill.
• Our delicious Grilled Pineapple can be a yummy dessert OR a side dish!

What’s your favorite grilled dessert? This is a great choice if you’re having a cookout! The variety of topping options are sure to keep grilled peach desserts on rotation this summer!

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Grilled Peaches

Tender, juicy peaches that are grilled and topped with cinnamon, honey and ice cream.

Prep:5 minutes mins

Cook:8 minutes mins

Total:13 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 large ripe peaches sliced in half
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons oil
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ Honey to drizzle
• ▢ 4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Instructions

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or place a grill pan in the oven. Brush the inside of the cut peaches with oil, then lay them cut side down on the grill and close the lid.
• Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear, then flip the peaches and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the peaches are warm all the way through and soft.
• Remove the peaches from the grill and sprinkle with cinnamon then drizzle with honey. Top each peach half with a scoop of ice cream and serve immediately.

Tips

• How to Cut a Peach – Run a knife the natural seam from end to end. Then twist the peach to open. Remove the pit from the half that holds it by scooping it out with a spoon or using your fingers to pinch it and pull it out.
• Oil – Use an oil that has a high smoking point like canola or coconut
• Cooking Time – This will vary depending on the size of your peaches, ripeness and actual temperature of grill. You’ll know the peach is cooked when you can pierce it easily with a sharp pairing knife.
• Picking your Peach – You want to find one that is firm, but also ripe and smell like a peach. This means the peach will be sturdy enough to grill and won’t fall apart. To tell if your peach is ripe give it a gently squeeze. You want it to have a little bit of give. The next thing you look for is the color. It should be a deep golden yellow, not pale. The last thing to look for is the texture. A ripe peach with have shriveled skin around the stem.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 337kcal (17%), Carbohydrates: 35g (12%), Protein: 5g (10%), Fat: 20g (31%), Saturated Fat: 9g (56%), Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 52mg (17%), Sodium: 95mg (4%), Potassium: 379mg (11%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 31g (34%), Vitamin A: 743IU (15%), Vitamin C: 6mg (7%), Calcium: 158mg (16%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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