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Slightly smokey, intensely sweet, and perfectly caramelized, a grilled peach is one of the best things to enjoy this summer!
Easy, Yet Elevated Grilled Peaches
Peach crisp and peach cobbler are universally adored, but to savor a peach at its best, consider grilling it.
Grilling peaches enhances the natural sweetness and flavor of the peach, while slightly caramelizing the flesh of the stone fruit.
Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, tossed into a salad, or served with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, grilled peaches are a memorable treat that come together with minimal effort.
Happy Cooking! xo Kristen
Recipe Highlights
Select Firm, Ripe Peaches
How to Choose Peaches for Grilling
While you want the peaches to be ripe for optimum flavor, it is best they are also rather firm, so that they will be sturdy enough to stand up to the grilling process. Look for peaches that are uniform in color, smell sweet, and are give just slightly when pushed upon.
How to Grill Peaches
The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the ingredient quantities and detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Remove Pits From the Peaches. Much like cutting an avocado, cut the peach in half by running a knife around the circumference and then twisting it open, revealing the pit inside the peach. Unlike an avocado, the pit of a peach can not be removed by putting your knife in the pit and twisting. This will just cause the pit to break apart. Instead, use a melon baller or cookie scoop to scoop out the pit of the peach.
- Brush the Peaches with Oil. In order to prevent the peaches from sticking to the grill, brush the each side of the peach half lightly with olive oil, melted coconut oil, or canola oil.
- Grill Peaches. Place the peaches on the preheated grill (or grill plate cut side down.) You just want to grill the peaches until char marks form and the peaches are slightly softened. This is just long enough to enhance the natural sweetness of the peach and add a bit of smokey flavor. If you grill the peaches longer, they can quickly turn to mush.
Serving Suggestions for Grilled Peaches
- As a Sundae: Top grilled peaches with a scoop of no-churn ice cream and chopped nuts.
- With Cinnamon Sugar: Before grilling the peaches, sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar to add a warm, sweet flavor to the peaches.
- On Crostini: Top toasted crostini with goat cheese, sliced grilled peaches, and a drizzle of honey.
- Add to a Caprese Salad: Add sliced grilled peaches to a caprese salad, for a sweet, sophisticated twist on a classic.
- Grilled Peach Salad: Chop the grilled peaches into bite-sized pieces and toss with arugula or spinach and chunks of mozzarella and serve with Balsamic Vinaigrette. Or replace the apples in this kale salad recipe.
- Peach Parfait: Layer chopped grilled peaches with Greek yogurt and homemade granola, for an easy, healthy snack for breakfast.
- Peach Oatmeal: Top Instant Pot Oatmeal, Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats, or Overnight Oats with diced grilled peaches. This is a great idea for any leftover grilled peaches you may have.
- Peach Pancakes: Top whole wheat pancakes or whole wheat waffles with diced grilled peaches and maple syrup for one amazing breakfast.
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Grilled Peaches
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Freestone peaches, firm, yet ripe
- melted coconut oil or olive oil , for brushing
Instructions
- Brush the grill grates with a bit of oil and then preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Cut 4 medium Freestone peaches in half and remove the pit from the peaches using a melon baller or a small scoop. Lightly brush the cut side of the peaches with additional oil.
- Place the peaches on the grill, cut-side down for 4-5 minutes, until char marks form, and the peach begins to soften.
- Remove the peaches from the grill and serve warm as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These are soooooo good, I feel like I could eat a million of them!
I certainly have a hard time not eating several myself!
these are the best things to pair with some vanilla ice cream! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe!
Give me all the grilled peaches!! They are so yummy!
Really an excellent and easy recipe. Finished off wit some Balsamic Glaze. Delicious
Thanks for all this information. You've got us covered for all scenarios.
So delicious! Love how the grilling brings out the sweetness of the peach!
That is exactly why I love grilling fruit myself!