These perfectly-charred grilled peaches are bursting with caramelized sweetness and earthy cinnamon. They’re topped with fluffy whipped cream and crunchy walnuts for a heavenly bite!
Why You’ll Love This Grilled Peaches Recipe
If you need an easy fruit dessert for the summer, these warmly-spiced grilled peaches are for you.
- Sweet and smokey. A drizzle of raw honey, caramelized sugar, and earthy cinnamon come together for a smokey, fruity treat.
- Great for the summer. Juicy grilled peaches are the perfect summer dessert.
- Easy but fancy. These easy, freshly-made sweet peaches with a sprinkle of crunchy walnuts will impress all your guests.
- Prep-friendly. Grill the peaches in advance so you can reheat them on a weeknight and top them with velvety whipped cream.
What You’ll Need
Caramelized sugar, cinnamon, and honey are a match made in heaven. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.
- Peaches – I prefer large peaches.
- Sugar – Granulated, light brown, and dark brown sugar all work for this.
- Coconut oil – You can also use vegetable, corn, or canola oil. You can also use cooking spray.
- Whipped cream – Cool Whip is a great swap.
- Cinnamon – Feel free to use ground nutmeg.
- Honey – Maple syrup and agave nectar work too.
- Walnut – Go for almonds or pecans if that’s what you’ve got on hand.
Tips For Choosing Peaches At The Store
These are the 3 things to look out for if you want to buy the sweetest and juiciest ripe peaches:
- Color. Avoid peaches that are mostly yellow or that have lots of green on them as these aren’t ripe yet. Select peaches that have reddish-orange tones.
- Firmness. Gently press the peaches with your fingers. They shouldn’t be rock hard or mushy. There should be a soft yield.
- Appearance. Stay away from peaches with bruises, brown spots, blemishes, or wrinkles. Make sure the skin is smooth all over.
How To Make Grilled Peaches With Cream And Honey
The trick to these grilled peaches is letting the sugar on them melt and caramelize. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.
- Prep the grill. Set it to medium heat. Add coconut oil to a paper towel and use it to grease the grates.
- Grill the peaches. Sprinkle the peaches’ flesh with sugar. Place them sugar side-down on the grill. Cook them until grill marks appear. Flip them over and repeat. Remove them from the heat.
- Assemble them. Spoon 2 tablespoons whipped cream on the flat side of the peaches. Sprinkle with cinnamon, drizzle with honey, and top with walnuts. Serve and enjoy!
Tips For Success
Smokey rum and fragrant rosemary are great ways to take these grilled peaches to the next level.
- Use the skillet. If you don’t want to fire up the grill, set a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the peaches until the sugar caramelizes. Assemble as usual.
- More toppings. Dried cranberries, streusel, mini chocolate chips, and caramel sauce are great ways to add more flavor to each bite.
- Don’t move them. Once the peaches hit the grill, don’t move or flip them until the sugar melts and caramelizes. Moving them around affects the caramelization process, making them less toasty.
- Add booze. About 20-30 minutes before grilling, generously brush the peaches with rum or whiskey. Grill as usual for a smokier, slightly boozy flavor.
- Make it herby. Place a rosemary or thyme sprig below each peach when it’s on the grill. It’ll release its essential oils and aroma, adding lovely depth to each bite.
- Swap the drizzle. Use agave nectar, maple syrup, or salted caramel sauce instead of honey to drizzle the peaches.
Serving Suggestions
These juicy grilled peaches are an amazing summer dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Serve them with your favorite coffee like my Iced Coffee or Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. If you prefer something a little boozy, go for my Berry Rickey Cocktail or Pomegranate Crush Cocktail.
How To Store Leftovers
The peaches can be made in advance but I recommend making the whipped cream right before serving for the best consistency.
- Fridge: Store the peaches in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The whipped cream can be stored separately for 1 day.
- To reheat them: Microwave the peaches in 20-second increments until warm. Top with whipped cream as usual.
More Peach Recipes To Try
- Paleo Peach Pancakes
- Gluten Free Peach Layer Cake
- Peach Bourbon Thyme Smash
- Peach Upside Down Cake {gluten free + paleo friendly
- White Peach Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Frosting
Grilled Peaches with Cream and Honey
Ingredients
- 4 Fresh Peaches halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon organic pure cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon organic extra virgin coconut oil
- 1 cup whipping cream I used cool whip
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoon honey
- 4 tablespoon chopped walnut
Instructions
- Sprinkle cut side of peaches with sugar.
- Heat grill to medium.
- When grill is hot place coconut oil on paper towel and rub oil over hot grates of grill.
- Place peaches cut side down and cook 4-5 minutes or until grill marks appear.
- Flip peaches and cook an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Remove peaches and place on platter cut side up.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons whipped cream in center of each peach.
- Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon over each and a generous drizzle of honey.
- Top with walnuts and enjoy.
Can’t wait to try grilling peaches. Sounds delicious. However, Cool Whip doesn’t fit with any healthy diet. Skip the Cool Whip and whip up some real whipped cream You could add a little maple sugar to sweeten it.