Grilled Peaches
on May 20, 2022, Updated Jun 19, 2024
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Grilling peaches is one of the best and most simple ways you can elevate an already perfect fruit at the height of the season.
Grilling fresh peaches is one of the best and most simple ways you can elevate an already perfect fruit at the height of the season. The heat of the grill caramelizes the natural sugars in peaches, ramping up their sweetness and accentuating their juiciness. Choose peaches that are just ripe but not soft, and make sure to wash them but leave the skins on. And if you want to take it up a notch, check out this recipe for Grilled Peaches with Burrata!
When you have the grill going for another reason, throw some peaches on the barbecue. They will take a total of about 8 minutes to get nicely caramelized and slightly softened. You can use any variety of peach (white or yellow, freestone or clingstone — see below for advice on cutting peaches in half, whichever kind you choose).
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Grilled Peaches: Grilling is one of the most beautiful summery ways you make make a perfect seasonal fruit even better.
How to Grill Peaches
- Prepare the grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high. Carefully oil the grill rack.
- Cut and pit the peaches: Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits, leaving the skin on.
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Cut the peach in half vertically, from top to bottom. Use the crease in the peach skin as a guide. Grasp both halves of the fruit and gently twist them apart. The pits may pop out easily, or if they are cling peaches, you may have to carve out the pit with a small sharp knife.
- Grill the peaches: Brush the cut sides of the peaches with olive oil. Season lightly with kosher salt. Grill the peaches, cut sides down, with the cover on for 5 minutes until they are slightly softened and have pretty grill marks. Flip them over and grill, covered, for another 3 minutes. Remove to a serving platter.
What to Serve With Grilled Peaches
- Serve the peaches warm or at room temperature. Some vanilla ice cream is amazing as a dessert partner. A small drizzle of good balsamic vinegar or a balsamic glaze is a perfect addition as well.
- You can also serve grilled peaches with soft cheeses and grilled crusty bread for an unusual and memorable appetizer with drinks.
- Also, try pairing them with grilled meat or chicken for a surprising dinner! These pair really well with pork in particular.
- Make a platter of grilled peaches, Grilled Watermelon, and Grilled Pineapple for a very unusual dessert or as a companion to other grilled dishes.
More Grilled Fruit and Vegetable Recipes
- Grilled Watermelon
- Grilled Pineapple
- Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Sauce
- Grilled Asparagus
- Grilled Romaine
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Grilled Peaches
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ripe but not soft peaches (washed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Carefully oil the grill rack.
- Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits, leaving the skin on. The pits may pop out easily, or if they are clinging peaches, you may have to carve out the pit with a small sharp knife. Brush the cut sides of the peaches with the olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill the peaches, cut sides down for 5 minutes, with the cover on, until they are slightly softened, and have pretty grill marks. Flip them over and grill, covered, for another 3 minutes. Remove to a serving platter.
- Serve the peaches warm or at room temperature.
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