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Grilled Peaches are one of the easiest ways to transform ripe summer peaches into an unforgettable dessert. Just a few minutes on the grill caramelizes their natural sugars, adds a hint of smoky flavor, and creates a juicy treat that's just as delicious served alongside grilled meats as it is topped with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream.
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Grilled Peaches at a Glance
- Yield: As many servings as you like! Plan on half a peach per person.
- Time Needed: 10-15 minutes
- Why Grilling Peaches Works: Grilling caramelizes the peaches' natural sugars while adding subtle smoky flavor.
- Works with Most Peaches: Freestone, clingstone, and semi-freestone peaches all work well. Just choose fruit that's ripe but still firm.
- Serve Sweet or Savory: Enjoy with ice cream, over yogurt, in salads, or alongside grilled meats.
- Make the Most of a Hot Grill: While the grill is already hot for Grilled Marinated Flank Steak, Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts, or Grilled Vegetable Kabobs, toss on a few peaches for an effortless dessert or side.
Kristen's Key Tips
I've grilled a lot of peaches over the years, and I've found that choosing firm-ripe fruit and resisting the urge to overcook them makes all the difference.
- Choose firm, yet ripe peaches. Soft peaches taste wonderful but tend to fall apart on the grill. Look for peaches that give just slightly when gently squeezed.
- Oil the peaches, not just the grill. A light coating of oil helps prevent sticking and encourages beautiful grill marks.
- Don't overcook them. Grill just until lightly caramelized and warmed through. Leaving peaches on too long turns them soft and mushy instead of tender.
- Serve them warm. Whether served plain or topped with ice cream, honey, fresh whipped cream, or chopped nuts, grilled peaches are at their very best fresh off the grill.
Happy Cooking! xo Kristen
Recipe Highlights
How to Grill Peaches
Cut the peach in half, remove the pit, lightly oil, and grill until caramelized. Easy and delicious!
- Prepare the Peaches. Cut each peach in half by running a sharp knife around the circumference, then twist the halves apart, much like an avocado. If using freestone peaches, the pit should lift out easily. For clingstone peaches, use a grapefruit spoon, melon baller, or the tip of a paring knife to carefully loosen and remove the pit. A melon baller usually pops the pit out much faster than trying to pry it loose with a knife.
- Brush the Peaches with Oil. Lightly brush the cut sides with olive, avocado, or canola oil to prevent sticking and help develop beautiful grill marks.
- Grill Peaches. Grill Peaches. Grill cut-side down for 4-5 minutes, or until the peaches release easily from the grates and have light grill marks. If the peaches don't release easily, leave them for another minute or two. They'll naturally let go once they've caramelized.
Serving Suggestions
- As a Sundae: Top grilled peaches with a scoop of no-churn vanilla ice cream or vanilla ice cream made in ice cream maker with homemade whipped cream and chopped nuts.
- With Cinnamon Sugar: Before grilling, sprinkle the oiled peaches with cinnamon sugar to add a warm, sweet flavor.
- 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 homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Or replace the apples in this kale salad recipe.
- Peach Parfait: Layer chopped grilled peaches with Instant Pot Greek yogurt and homemade granola, for a healthy snack.
- Peach Oatmeal: Top Instant Pot Oatmeal, Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats, or Overnight Oats with diced grilled peaches. This is my vote for using leftover grilled peaches.
- Peach Pancakes: Top whole wheat pancakes or whole wheat waffles with diced grilled peaches and maple syrup for one amazing breakfast.
- Dinner on the Grill: Enjoy alongside grilled marinated flank steak, grilled BBQ chicken breasts, or grilled chicken kabobs with cilantro pesto and grilled vegetable kabobs or grilled corn on the cob.
Grilled Peaches FAQs
You can grill any variety of peaches -- freestone, clingstone, or semi-freestone peaches. Freestone peaches are my go-to, as their pit is easy to remove and they tend to be on the firmer side which holds up well to 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 give just slightly when gently squeezed.
When working with clingstone peaches, the pit clings to the flesh of the fruit and can be stubborn to remove. After cutting the peach in half, use a paring knife to cut around the pit and then pry it out using a grapefruit spoon or melon baller. If you frequently buy clingstone peaches, a peach pitter can make removing the pit much easier before slicing the peaches in half.
Absolutely! Lightly oil the grill pan and preheat before cooking the peaches over medium heat.
Refrigerate leftover grilled peaches in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I find they are best diced up and added to oatmeal or yogurt, rather than reheated and served as a dessert.
More Favorite Summer Produce Recipes
- Tomato Bruschetta
- Sautéed Zucchini and Squash
- Southern Succotash
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
- Blueberry Pie Bars
- Blackberry Crisp
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Grilled Peaches
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Ingredients
- 1-8 medium peaches, firm, yet ripe
- light olive oil , or avocado or canola oil
Instructions
- Brush the grates of the grill a grill pan lightly with oil and preheat over medium heat.
- Cut the 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!