Grilled Peaches (+6 completely different topping concepts!)

I had been that means to share this simple, stunning recipe for years and final summer time I lastly posted it on the weblog! As a result of ya lady likes to grill, each summer time I get so excited to grill up certainly one of my favourite summer time fruits: juicy, scrumptious peaches.

I do know that grilling could be intimidating, so grilling fruit can really feel additional *odd*. In the event you haven’t but, make sure you try my full put up right here on the right way to grill actually any sort of fruit. However first, stick round since you severely want this recipe for grilled peaches in your life.

I really like grilling peaches as a result of not solely does it deliver out their pure sweetness and juicy taste, however they’re additionally the right car for some unimaginable toppings. OH YES I went slightly wild with some wonderful concepts for toppings on these unhealthy boys. You’ll discover 6 completely different toppings that can take your grilled peaches to the subsequent degree. Candy and savory included! Every one is tremendous distinctive and ideal for breakfast, snacks, and even dessert. Attempt one or attempt all of them, and make sure you depart a remark together with your fav!

grilled peaches on a platter with different toppings

Easy methods to  choose excellent peaches for grilling

Choosing the right peaches that aren’t too exhausting or too delicate is important so to simply lower, pit, and grill them. Listed here are some nice suggestions for selecting peaches while you’re on the grocery retailer or farmer’s market:

  • Examine the colour. The yellow elements of ripe peaches must be golden and vibrant in coloration quite than pale. Pay shut consideration to the yellow (and fewer so to the purple) as this may point out a ripe peach! Ensure that there isn’t any inexperienced coloration on the flesh as that will point out that the peaches will not be ripe sufficient.
  • Use your nostril. Ripe peaches will typically have a light-weight, candy peach odor even earlier than reducing into them! In the event that they odor overly aromatic this might be an indication that the peach is just too ripe.
  • Give a mild squeeze. Identical to selecting an avocado, you’ll need to gently press down on the flesh to check the ripeness and juiciness. As a result of we’ll be halving and grilling the peaches quite than consuming them entire, be certain there’s some give however that the peaches don’t bruise to the contact — that means they’re doubtless too delicate.

grilled peaches on parchment paper next to toppings

The whole lot you’ll must make grilled peaches

As you’ll be able to think about, you don’t want many substances to make completely grilled peaches each time! Actually, you simply want contemporary, ripe peaches and slightly olive oil for brushing on the lower sides in order that they don’t stick in your grill. YES, that’s it! Preserve studying for all of our scrumptious topping concepts.

Don’t have peaches? Be happy to attempt nectarines!

easy grilled peaches on parchment paper

Easy methods to lower your peaches for grilling

Earlier than throwing your peaches proper on the grill, you’ll need to first halve them and take away the pit. To take action:

  1. Run a pointy knife all the way in which across the peach, following the pure line that begins on the prime.
  2. Fastidiously twist the peach halves to loosen them, then pull them aside.
  3. Use a spoon to softly take away the pit from one half of your peach.

healthy grilled peaches on a platter with a variety of toppings

Juicy grilled peaches in 3 easy steps

  1. Prep your grill. Preheat your grill to medium excessive warmth or 400 levels F. As soon as the grill is scorching, make sure you use a grill brush to take away any leftover bits from the final time you grilled. Be aware: it’s also possible to use an indoor grill pan in your stovetop!
  2. Prep the peach halves. Brush your peach halves with slightly olive oil to forestall them from sticking to the grill grates.
  3. Grill ’em up. Place every peach half flesh-side down and grill for 3-4 minutes till grill marks kind and the peaches are barely juicy. No must flip! Then serve together with your fav toppings & get pleasure from.

grilled peaches on a platter with different toppings

Can I grill sliced peaches?

Completely! In the event you’ve already sliced up some peaches (or would quite slice them than halve them) you’ll be able to comply with this recipe however place every peach slice in the wrong way of the grill grates in order that they don’t fall by means of. Prepare dinner for a few minutes on one aspect, then get pleasure from as is or add them:

  • To a contemporary summer time salad
  • In a bowl of yogurt or ice cream
  • On prime of a scrumptious crostini

sweet and savory grilled peaches on a platter

Attempt these scrumptious toppings for grilled peaches

I had SO a lot enjoyable arising with some distinctive, fantastic toppings so as to add to your grilled peaches. Select one or combine and match them for a grilled peach social gathering!

  1. Peach Caprese: similar to the salad and love, prime your peach halves with a slice of burrata, then drizzle with a balsamic glaze and garnish with a number of basil ribbons. Such an awesome snack and even gentle lunch!
  2. Salted Peanut Butter Caramel Sundae: OMG delish. Add a scoop of your favourite vanilla bean ice cream to every peach half, then drizzle with my selfmade salted peanut butter caramel.
  3. Cinnamon Brown Sugar: this one is so easy and so wonderful. Combine collectively some melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, then unfold the combination over your peaches earlier than grilling them for an ideal candy deal with.
  4. Salted Brown Butter & Ice Cream: as a result of brown butter = life. Use this tutorial to make slightly brown butter, then add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to every peach half and drizzle with that nutty, scrumptious brown butter.
  5. Lemon Ricotta Pistachio: slightly candy and savory goodness for you. Combine collectively some ricotta, lemon zest, and salt, then place a scoop onto every peach half and prime with chopped pistachios, honey and contemporary basil, mint leaves, or arugula. Oh you fancy, huh?
  6. Yogurt & Granola: the most effective breakfast model with a lift of protein! Add a scoop of your fav greek yogurt, then sprinkle on some selfmade granola and a drizzle of honey. Easy and wonderful.

grilled peaches on a plate with a ricotta topping

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I hope you like these wonderful grilled peaches and their scrumptious toppings! In the event you make them, make sure you depart a remark and a ranking so I understand how you favored them and which topping you selected. Get pleasure from, xo!

Grilled Peaches (+6 completely different topping concepts!)

grilled peaches on a platter with different toppings

Prep Time 5 minutes

Prepare dinner Time 4 minutes

Whole Time 8 minutes

Serves4 servings

Juicy and scrumptious grilled peaches with 6 completely different topping concepts! Study precisely the right way to grill peaches with this simple tutorial, then end them off with certainly one of our candy or savory topping concepts. These scrumptious, wholesome grilled peaches make the right breakfast, snack or dessert on a summer time day!

Components

  • For the peaches:
  • 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • Olive oil, for brushing the peaches
  • Topping concepts:
  • Peach Caprese
  • Burrata
  • Balsamic Glaze
  • Basil Ribbons
  • Salted Peanut Butter Caramel Sundae
  • Vanilla bean ice cream of selection
  • Salted Peanut Butter Caramel
  • Cinnamon Brown Sugar Topping*
  • 1-2 tablespoons melted salted butter
  • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salted Brown Butter & Ice Cream
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter, browned
  • Lemon Ricotta Pistachio**
  • Ricotta
  • Lemon zest
  • Salt, to style
  • Chopped roasted pistachios
  • Drizzle of honey
  • Basil or arugula
  • Yogurt + Granola (breakfast model!)
  • Vanilla or plain greek yogurt
  • My favourite granola recipe
  • Drizzle of honey

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Images by: Eat Love Eats

This put up was initially revealed on June seventeenth, 2022, and republished on August twenty fourth, 2023.