Description
Enjoy this simple and delightful grilled peaches recipe featuring ripe peaches caramelized on a hot grill, topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar and creamy vanilla ice cream. Perfect for a quick summer dessert that brings out the natural sweetness of peaches with a smoky, charred flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or oil spray
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Vanilla ice cream, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Begin by preheating your grill or grill pan to medium heat. Make sure the grill is adequately hot to prevent the peaches from sticking and to achieve perfect grill marks.
- Prepare the Peaches: Brush the cut sides of the peach halves with olive oil or spritz them lightly with oil spray. This will help prevent sticking and promote beautiful caramelization during grilling.
- Grill the Peaches: Place the peach halves cut side down on the hot grill or grill pan. Grill them for 3 to 4 minutes, until you see distinct grill marks. Flip the peaches and cook the other side for an additional 3 minutes, until the peaches are tender but still hold their shape.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the peaches carefully from the grill and arrange them cut side up on a serving plate. Sprinkle each peach half with a generous pinch of brown sugar so it begins to melt slightly from the residual heat. Finally, top each grilled peach half with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for a luscious finish.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to ensure they hold their shape on the grill without becoming mushy.
- If you don’t have an outdoor grill, a grill pan on the stovetop works just as well.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute vanilla ice cream with a vegan alternative.
- Try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
- Be careful when handling peaches on the grill as they soften quickly and can break apart.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
