Peach season is here in full force! I have been canning up a storm the last couple of days, and now I have rows of beautiful bottled peaches stacked neatly in the pantry. We’ve been eating fresh peaches on everything from cereal to ice cream, and peach salsa has become a staple lately. Now I am ready to do some peach baking. I am envisioning peach pies, peach cobblers, crostadas, and muffins! And that doesn’t even count all the new recipes I have been collecting… I’ve been excited about the idea of grilling peaches for a long time, but I haven’t found a recipe I like until now. This simple Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Brown Sugar Glaze dessert is healthy, unique, and delicious. One tip I would offer is to make sure you scrape your grill very well before grilling the peaches. You don’t want your last marinade adding some flavor. If you are a basil lover like me, chop a few leaves up and sprinkle them over the top just before serving. I like the hot and cold combination of using ice-cream, but honey flavored greek yogurt tastes amazing, too. Enjoy!
Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Brown Sugar Glaze
Ingredients
- 4 ripe, washed, halved and pitted peaches (Make sure they are still firm. If the peaches are too ripe/soft they will fall apart on the grill)
- Balsamic vinegar to taste (about a tablespoon)
- Brown sugar to taste (honey works, too)
- Olive oil
- 4 leaves fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- Honey Greek Yogurt or Ice Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the grill.
- Drizzle peaches with balsamic vinegar and then sprinkle liberally with brown sugar.
- Brush the grill with a dab of oil.
- Place peach halves face-down on the grill.
- Turn after 3 to 4 minutes, after they’ve given up the brightness in their color. Sprinkle the flat side (now facing up) with more brown sugar.
- Remove after another couple of minutes when they’re soft all the way through when you poke them with a fork.
- Garnish with basil on and around the peaches or some more brown sugar.
- Serve with ice cream or honey flavored greek yogurt.
Recipe Source: Emma Silvers at www.salon.com
wow these look amazing! I wish I had a peach tree! 🙂
wow these look amazing! I wish I had a peach tree! 🙂