Grilled Peaches

Did you know you can make the most amazing desserts on the grill? Well now you do! Embrace all of the flavors of summer with this tasty recipe for grilled peaches.

Grilled Peaches Recipe

Juicy peaches always make the best desserts! From peach crisp to a classic peach cobbler, you can turn fresh peaches into amazing treats. These easy grilled peaches are no exception!

I'm all for an easy dessert, and these caramelized peaches are super easy to throw together. Peaches are one of our favorite summer fruits, so I'll forever be looking for more and more ways to make them into a delicious sweet treat!

Farmer's markets sell the best peaches, but even local grocery stores will sell this ripe fruit in abundance during the summer. Then you can just slice them in half, fire up the grill and make this really simple dessert.

Next time you make homemade hamburgers or pizza on the grill, just save some space on those grill grates for the perfect summer dessert. Grilled peaches are great addition to any meal and the whole family will love them!

Why You'll Love this Recipe

Use up that abundance of juicy, overripe peaches simply by slicing them and throwing them on the grill. You'll love how grilling brings out a beautiful flavor in peaches:

• This grilled peach recipe is a much healthier swap if you are looking for a sweet treat that doesn't have any added sugar. While you can add toppings to grilled peaches, you can also eat them all on their own. The natural sweetness of this stone fruit makes for the perfect health dessert.
• Throw this recipe together in about 10 minutes. It is a great last minute addition to your dinner menu. 
• Clean up is the best part about these sweet peaches. Prep time is quick and then you can simply enjoy your easy summer dessert instead of spending time in the kitchen cleaning up.

Ingredients

You only need four simple ingredients to make the perfect grilled peaches. You may even have everything on hand already! Here's what you need:

• peaches: There are two categories of peaches — freestone peaches and clingstone peaches — but most people really only recognize the difference between yellow peaches and white peaches. You can use whichever you'd like in this recipe, but yellow peaches are our favorite!
• olive oil: Feel free to use a different neutral oil, or you could even use some melted butter!
• ground cinnamon: A dash of ground cinnamon makes for a lovely flavor combination. You can also use some ground nutmeg and allspice for more warming flavors.
• salt: Just a pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness of the peach and bring out the flavors perfectly.

Hot Tip: Want your peaches to be extra sweet? Drizzle some honey or maple syrup on them right before you take them off the grill. Brown sugar, coconut sugar and even regular granulated white sugar would be tasty too!

How to Make Grilled Peaches

Follow these step-by-step instructions to make this delicious summer dessert in just a few minutes:

First things first, make sure you are starting with a squeaky clean grill. Check out my post on how to clean a grill for the best tips and tricks. I like to make sure my grill is extra clean before making these peaches so that their flavor is the best of the best.

Once clean, preheat your grill over medium-high heat. The sweet spot is around 350-400°F (175-200°C).

Wash each peach thoroughly and then slice them in half and remove the pit from the middle.

Using a basting brush, brush the peaches evenly with olive oil. Then sprinkle ground cinnamon over each one and add a pinch of salt as well.

Place the cut sides of the peaches onto the hot grill grates. Grill for 3-4 minutes until fork tender.

Carefully remove from the grill, add your favorite toppings, and serve!

How to Store Leftover Grilled Peaches

Allow leftover peaches to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight storage container. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, pop into the oven until warmed through.

What to Serve with Grilled Peaches

We love to serve grilled peaches after a tasty summer dinner of grilled chicken fajitas or grilled bruschetta pizza.

A warm grilled peach with a big ol' scoop of ice cream is just mouthwateringly tasty! I like to use some homemade vanilla ice cream or my show-stopping salted caramel ice cream.

Some simple whipped cream or coconut whipped cream, would be delicious too. A drizzle of caramel sauce, hot fudge sauce or maple syrup is yummy too. Or go savory with some goat cheese and honey.

And they're not just for dessert. Serve them on a salad like this grilled chicken salad or as a side to some juicy pork chops.

Tips for Success

Make sure this recipe is extra wonderful by following these few tips for success:

• I recommend using firm peaches so that they don't fall apart on the grill. However, don't grab peaches that are so firm they are not even ripe yet. Somewhere in the middle should be good!
• To help prevent sticking, oil the grill grates before placing the peaches onto the grill.
• Some people prefer to peel their peach before grilling, but I recommend leaving the skin on. I always have better results when I do

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