Grilled Peaches with Honey-Lemon Drizzle

Grilled peaches with honey-lemon drizzle make a delicious, healthy dessert. Flavoured with honey, lemon, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon, this peach dessert is quick and easy to make, ready in 15 minutes. This post includes tips for how to grill peaches perfectly every time!

Naturally sweet, warm grilled peaches with honey lemon drizzle are a summertime treat! Heating peaches on a grill caramelizes their natural sugars, intensifying their flavour and juiciness.

While nothing can compare to slurping a fresh sun-warmed peach straight from the tree, these grilled peaches run a close second!

❤️Why you'll love this recipe

This is a peach dessert recipe that Denis and I look forward to making every summer. With sun-ripened peaches picked from our tree, grilled to perfection and sweetened with a little honey and lemon, it's an amazing (and amazingly easy) way to top off a meal.

Serve grilled peaches as is, top with a few blueberries, or add a dollop of whipped coconut milk, whipped cream or ice cream. They make a dreamy summer dessert.

When peach season rolls around, I seem to be obsessed with using them in as many ways as I can: Peach Crisp, Peach Sangria, Peach Iced Tea, Peach Chicken, my favourite Sweet Peach Salad Dressing, and of course, this Grilled Peach and Chipotle Shrimp Salad!

But today, this recipe for grilled peaches with honey and lemon is on my menu! Here's your short list of ingredients.

🔪 How to make grilled peaches with honey

1. Preheat grill to a low to medium setting. Brush a little oil on the grill.
2. Carefully slice the peaches in half, making sure you cut them right through the center so both halves will have a hollow when the pit is removed. Twist to separate the halves. Remove the pit with the end of a spoon. Don't peel the peaches.
3. Brush cut sides with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. Place cut side down on the grill.
4. Meanwhile, gently heat honey and lemon juice in a microwave or in a small pan on the stovetop, just until you can combine them easily. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
5. Remove the peaches from the grill when they are warm but have retained their shape and have nice grill marks on the cut side, about 4 - 6 minutes, depending on the temperature of your grill and the ripeness of your peaches.
6. Drizzle each peach half with honey-lemon mixture. Top each half with a large spoonful of whipped coconut milk, whipped cream or ice cream. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.

👍🏼 Pro Tips - how to grill peaches

Choose firm ripe peaches. If they're too ripe, they won't hold their shape when heated. Overripe peaches also have higher natural sugar content, so they're more likely to burn when grilled.

Freestone peaches, if you can find them, will make preparing this dessert incredibly easy. Once you slice a freestone peach, the stone is very easy to remove, creating a perfect little cavity to fill with sweet lemon-flavoured honey.

Grill peaches over low to medium heat. If you're barbecuing your dinner, add the peaches once the coals are cooling down and you're lingering over the last few bites. You can also use an indoor grill. Remember to brush the peach halves with a little olive oil (or melted butter) to prevent them from sticking to the grill.

To make whipped coconut milk, chill a can of full-fat coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight. Chill a mixing bowl. Scoop out the hardened contents of the can, leaving the liquid for another use, like your morning smoothie. Using an electric mixer, whip it on high speed with a little maple syrup until stiff. Refrigerate.

❓Common questions about grilling peaches

🔁 Variations and serving suggestions

Keep it Paleo: brush halves with olive oil instead of melted butter, serve with coconut whip.

Keep it Vegan: substitute maple syrup for honey, serve with coconut whip.

Use a flavoured honey: Lavender honey, as I used in this recipe for Fresh Apricots with Goat Cheese and Honey, is delicious with grilled peaches, adding another layer of summertime flavour!

Serve with whipped cream or a good quality vanilla ice cream. For a special treat, sweeten mascarpone cheese with maple syrup or honey and add a dollop to each grilled peach half.

Storage instructions

Grilled peaches are best served warm. However, on the outside chance that you have some left over, store them in the fridge in a covered container.

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Grilled Peaches with Honey-Lemon Drizzle

Grilled peaches make a decadent and delicious dessert. Flavoured with honey, lemon, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon, they're quick and easy to make. Serve with coconut whip, whipped cream or ice cream for a summertime dessert.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 93kcal

Author: Elaine

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 medium peaches, preferably freestone
• ▢ 1 teaspoon olive oil, or melted butter
• ▢ 3 tablespoon honey
• ▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ lemon zest for garnish
• ▢ 1 cup whipped coconut milk see link to recipe below, or whipped cream, ice cream or yogurt

Instructions

• Preheat grill to a low to medium setting. Brush a little oil on the grill.
• Carefully slice the peaches in half, making sure you cut them right through the center so both halves will have a hollow when the pit is removed. Twist to separate the halves. Remove the pit with the end of a spoon. Don't peel the peaches.
• Brush the cut sides with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. Place cut side down on the grill.
• Meanwhile, gently heat honey and lemon juice in a microwave or in a small pan on the stove top, just until you can combine them easily. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
• Remove the peaches from the grill when they are warm but have retained their shape and have nice grill marks on the cut side, about 4 - 6 minutes, depending on the temperature of your grill and the ripeness of your peaches.
• Drizzle each peach half with honey-lemon mixture. Top each half with ¼ cup whipped coconut milk, whipped cream or ice cream. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition numbers do not include the whipped topping.

You do not need to peel the peaches. If they're very fuzzy, wash and wipe with a clean soft cloth. Leaving the peel on helps the peach to hold its shape once it's heated. You may find that the skin will loosen and may even be easy to remove just before serving if you'd like.

The secret to getting nice grill marks on peaches is to leave the peach halves in one spot on the grill. Resist the urge to move them around. Leave the lid of your grill open and grill for 4 - 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

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