Grilled Peaches with vanilla ice cream for dessert make the perfect ending to any meal. Grilling peaches that are juicy and caramelized perfection is just so easy. Learn to pick the right peaches and how to serve.
๐Ingredients
Peachesโmedium or large, freestone preferred
Olive oil or melted butter
Optional topping of sugar and cinnamon
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I always look for easy-grilled side dishes; these grilled peach halves are perfect. Grill peaches or any fruit will bring out more flavor. With only 100 calories without the extra sugar topping and 150 calories with the sugar topping, they are a great healthy ending to any meal.
The grill surface temperature of about 450ยฐ is the same temp as most chicken recipes, pork chops, and pork tenderloins. If cooking on high for beef, you will need to turn down a section of the grill.
๐จโ๐ณHow to Grill Peaches-Step by Step
1. Preheat the grill to a surface temperature of about 450ยฐ. Medium if you don't want to bother with a surface thermometer. The exact temperature for this is not as important as some other recipes, but it is not blazing hot.
2. Wash peaches well, split along the seam, and remove the pit.
3. If using sugar topping, mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl.
4. Bush all sides with oil or melted butter.
5, Place peaches cut side down and grill with the lid closed for about 4-5 minutes until good grill marks are present. Flip peaches and optionally apply ยผ of the cinnamon mixture to each half.
6. Grill until the peaches are soft and the sugar mixture is melted. About 5 minutes more. Go by firmness and appearance, not by time. If you are obsessive about a thermometer, the internal temperature should be about 165ยฐ when done.
For more details, keep reading. See the Recipe Card below for complete instructions and to print.
What peaches to use for grilling?
Freestone peaches that are still moderately firm when squeezed are a good choice here. You don't want unripe nor over very ripe peaches.
Clingstone peaches can also be used, but you need a knife to remove the pit.
The skin may be left, and the fuss will burn away, or you can peel off the skin.
Variations and Options
- You can do a similar grilling method with other fruits like apricots, nectarines, or plums.
- You can grill on the grill grates or in a grill pan.
- You can change the flavor using a pinch of nutmeg, ginger, or other spices. Other flavors like fresh mint or maple syrup are also used.
- You can use either a gas or charcoal grill.
Grilled side dish recipes
Don't miss these other excellent grill side dishes like Grilled Pineapple, Grilled Stuffed Tomatoes, Grilled Honey Glazed Carrots, Baked Potatoes on the Grill without Foil, and Grilled Biscuits.
๐ดServing
It is a quick and easy grilled side dish for almost any grilled meal. But the temperature makes it a good match on the gas grill for Grilling Pork Chops, Grilled Chicken Breasts, Grilled Ribeye, or Grilled Pork Tenderloin.
You can also adjust part of the gas grill while grilling burgers or Grilled New York Strip Steaks.
Serve hot off the grill, but it is wonderful with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some low-fat Greek yogurt.
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Storing leftovers
Store leftovers in the refrigerator, sealed airtight, for 3-4 days, and you can reheat them in the microwave.
โFAQs
The grill must be in the medium heat range, maybe a charcoal or gas grill. It matches most chicken, pork chop, and pork tenderloin recipes.
For beef recipes, you must turn down the heat on a section of the grill to get in the 450ยฐ range.
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๐The Recipe Card with Step-by-Step Instructions
How to Grill Peaches
Ingredients
- 2 peaches-Freestone preferred - medium or large
- 2 teaspoons olive oil - or 1 tablespoon butter
Optional sugar toppingโwill add 50 calories
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the grill to a surface temperature of about 450ยฐ. Medium if you don't want to bother with a surface thermometer. The exact temperature for this is not as important as some other recipes, but not blazing hot.
- Wash peaches well, split along the seam, and remove the pit.
- If using sugar topping, mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl.
- Bush all sides with oil or melted butter.
- Place peaches cut side down and grill with the lid closed for about 4-5 minutes until good grill marks are present. Flip peaches and optionally apply ยผ of the cinnamon mixture to each half.
- Grill until the peaches are soft and the sugar mixture is melted. About 5 minutes more. Go by firmness and appearance, not by time.ย If you are obsessive about a thermometer, the internal temperature should be about 165ยฐ when done.
Recipe Notes
Pro Tips
- Freestone peaches that are still moderately firm when squeezed are a good choice here.
- The grill needs to be in the medium range. So it matches most chicken, pork chop and pork tenderloin recipes.
- For beef recipes, you will need to turn down the heat on a section of the grill to get in the 450ยฐ range.
- Cooked until soft and the sugar starts to melt. If you want, you can check for an internal temperature of about 165ยฐ.
- Great served with ice cream or Greek yogart
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Editor's Note: Originally Published July 15, 2010. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.
Chris says
I saw some pears that looked like they might also like the grill treatment yesterday. Going to see how that works this weekend.
Good idea on the cinnamon/splenda blend.
Dr Dan says
It would be great on a salad. I'm still amazed just how good this is and so little work if you're grilling already.
Sage says
I love this; I have similar recipe that I serve on salad.
Rita