Description
A delightful recipe for grilled peaches served warm with optional vanilla ice cream and fresh mint, perfect for a sweet and simple dessert with a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 4 peaches (halved and pitted)
Butter
- 1 ½ tbsp unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
Herbs
- 2 tbsp fresh mint (finely chopped)
Optional
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Honey (for dairy-free alternative, amount to taste)
- Chopped toasted nuts (for crunch, optional, amount to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and ensure the grates are clean. Alternatively, heat a griddle pan to medium-high heat to achieve perfect grilling results.
- Prepare the Peaches: Cut the peaches into halves or quarters and carefully remove the pits, making sure the fruit remains intact for grilling.
- Brush with Butter: Generously brush the melted unsalted butter over the cut sides of the peaches to enhance caramelization and flavor during grilling.
- Grill the Peaches: Place the peaches cut side down on the grill or griddle pan. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes, rotating them halfway through to achieve even grill marks and a warm, soft texture.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the warm grilled peaches topped with finely chopped fresh mint. For a classic treat, add vanilla ice cream to half of the peaches. Alternatively, keep it dairy-free by drizzling honey and sprinkling chopped toasted nuts along with mint for added texture and sweetness.
Notes
- You can substitute the unsalted butter with a dairy-free margarine for a vegan version.
- Peaches should be ripe but firm to hold their shape while grilling.
- To add a tangy twist, consider sprinkling a little cinnamon or nutmeg before grilling.
- Optional toppings like chopped toasted nuts elevate the texture and flavor, adding a crunchy contrast to the soft peaches.
- The ice cream option pairs beautifully but is entirely optional for a lighter dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled peach half
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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