Grilled Peaches make for the ultimate summer treat! These peaches are prepared in sundae form with brown-sugar-cinnamon-rubbed peaches, vanilla bean ice cream, and a delicious graham cracker crumble.
The Best Grilled Peaches
After making these grilled pineapple sundaes for the family quite a few times, I thought it would be fun to switch up the fruit and use peaches. And everyone has become equally obsessed with this peach version! In my opinion, there are few things better than ripe summer peaches that have been grilled. Top with some good vanilla bean ice cream and a flavorful crumble and it makes for the best dessert.
These peaches are such an easy dessert and they don’t require much prep time.
Ingredients In Grilled Peaches
Peaches Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: Adds richness and helps spices adhere to peaches.
- Ground Cinnamon & Light Brown Sugar: Provide a sweet and warm flavoring for the peaches.
- Fine Sea Salt: Enhances overall flavor.
- Ripe Peaches: The main ingredient, grilled to bring out sweetness.
- Canola/Vegetable Oil: Used to oil the grill to prevent sticking.
Graham Cracker Topping Ingredients
- Graham Crackers: Create the base of the crumble.
- Light Brown Sugar & White Sugar: Sweeten the topping.
- Unsalted Butter: Binds the crumble ingredients and adds richness.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds depth of flavor.
- Ground Cinnamon & Fine Sea Salt: Enhance flavor.
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: For serving, complements the warm peaches and crumble.
How To Grill Peaches
- Preheat & Prepare Grill: Heat the grill to around 400 degrees, clean the grates, and oil them to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Peaches: Halve and pit the peaches, then brush them with oil.
- Grill: Place peaches cut-side down and grill for 3-4 minutes. For cross grill marks, rotate them 90 degrees after 2 minutes. Flip and grill for another 2-4 minutes until lightly charred and soft.
- Cool: Remove from grill and let cool enough to handle.
Serving Sugestions
We love these peaches with vanilla bean ice cream and a graham cracker crumble on top. Some other variations are:
- Cinnamon-Sugar Rub: Combine 1 tsp cinnamon with 2 tbsp brown sugar and rub on peaches.
- Peach S’mores: Grill 1/2-inch peach slices for 30 seconds each side. Place between graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate.
- Sweet Sauce: Drizzle caramel, chocolate, or vanilla sauce on peaches and ice cream.
- Mascarpone Filling: Mix 3 tbsp mascarpone with 1 tsp maple syrup, spoon into peaches.
- Cheese Filling: Blend 6 oz soft goat cheese, 2 tbsp milk, and 1 tbsp honey, spoon into peaches.
- Toppings: Add shredded coconut, chocolate chips, granola, or berries.
- Savory Option: Rub peaches with brown sugar, top with ricotta, honey, and crispy prosciutto.
More Delicious Desserts:
Grilled Peaches
Grilled Peaches is the ultimate summer dessert! Juicy peaches with a brown sugar-cinnamon rub, topped with vanilla bean ice cream and graham cracker crumble—pure bliss in every bite!
Equipment
- 8 x 8-inch baking pan
- Grill or grill pan
Ingredients
Peaches
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 large ripe peaches halved and pitted
- Canola oil or vegetable oil
- Mint leaves for garnish, optional
Graham Cracker Topping
- 3 sheets graham crackers crushed
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla bean ice cream for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the butter and melt it. In another small bowl, stir together the cinnamon, light brown sugar, and salt. Stir until combined, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400–450°F.) Generously oil the grill: I drench a roll-up paper towel in vegetable oil and, holding it with tongs, rub it over the grill grates. Don’t skip this step. (Grill pan: brush 1 tablespoon oil over the pan.) Halve the peaches and remove the pits. Lightly brush the cut sides and the skins with oil. Grill peaches until tender and lightly charred, but still slightly firm (you don’t want them overly soft/mushy), about 6–10 minutes total (see note 1), flipping halfway through. Top each with a few brushes of the melted butter, then sprinkle on the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and set aside. Crush the graham crackers into crumbs (using a blender or food processor, or crush in a bag using a rolling pin); add to a bowl. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla to the bowl. Stir until combined. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly into one layer. Bake for 7–10 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool.
- Place grilled and sugared peach halves on plates and top each slice with a large scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Add the crumble on top and enjoy immediately. Garnish if desired with fresh mint leaves.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: The total cooking time will vary based on the size of peaches, ripeness of peaches, the actual temperature of grill and type of grill, etc. Watch carefully and remove once peaches are easily pierced with a sharp paring knife.
Storage: Grilled peaches are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the toppings separate and add them just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love peaches any way almost. These look delicious.