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Enjoy juicy, easy grilled peaches dipped in a cinnamon sugar mixture and served with a rich, homemade cinnamon caramel sauce for dipping. This easy summer dessert recipe is perfect for backyard BBQs and pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or try a dollop of creme fraiche or Greek yogurt!
EASY GRILLED PEACHES WITH CINNAMON CARAMEL DIPPING SAUCE: SWEET SUMMER BLISS!
There’s something truly magical about fruit in the summer. It’s juicy, ripe, extra sweet and oh so delicious. One of my favorite ways to enjoy fruit in the summer is as a quick and easy dessert. If you haven’t tried grilling fruit yet, you are missing out! Grilled peaches are a delightful surprise, and my grilled pineapple is just as irresistible!
Here’s why you’re going to love this recipe:
- Cinnamon sugar – quite possibly my favorite part! It creates an irresistible, warm cinnamon coating on the peaches that’s simply incredible.
- Simple and fast – ready in under 30 minutes
- Cinnamon caramel sauce – these grilled peaches are dipped in cinnamon sugar, then taken to the next level with my homemade cinnamon caramel sauce. Trust me, it’s absolutely amazing!
Let’s head out to the grill (or stay in and use a grill pan!) and make these incredibly juicy, easy grilled peaches! Summer grilling never tasted so good!
❤️ Ashley
step-by-step: how to grill peaches
This is a quick and easy process and here’s a brief overview of how you will do it. The full written instructions are in the printable recipe card below:
- Pre-heat your grill or grill pan: medium high heat will do the trick!
- Prep the peaches: cut each peach in half and remove the stone. Brush the cut sides with the melted butter.
- Grill: cut side goes down
- Mix the cinnamon sugar
- Dip the peaches in cinnamon sugar – take the warm grilled peaches right from the grill and dip them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Make the caramel sauce: this part is optional but it is SO GOOD!
- Serve: I like to serve these with the warm homemade caramel sauce, whipped cream, creme fraiche, greek yogurt or even ice cream. Yummy!
homemade cinnamon caramel sauce
The homemade cinnamon caramel sauce in this recipe is what takes this recipe to the next level. While the grilled peaches are incredibly delicious simply grilled, then dipped in cinnamon sugar, I HIGHLY recommend trying this homemade cinnamon caramel sauce for peaches.
🍑After the peaches are done grilling, set them aside and make the sauce:
- Pour the leftover melted butter and cinnamon sugar mixture (from dipping the peaches) into a a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar begins to melt. It may look separated at first and that’s okay!
- Add heavy cream and a pinch of salt to the pan – stir constantly.
- The mixture will bubble up – keep stirring until it becomes smooth and well combined. Once the sauce is smooth and glossy, it’s done.
- Pour the cinnamon caramel sauce into a glass jar for serving.
- Serve warm – drizzle over grilled peaches.
tips for perfect grilled peaches
This recipe is so easy and straightforward, but here are a few tips for perfect grilled peaches every time.
- Choose peaches that are ripe but still have a bit of firmness to them so that they do not fall apart on the grill.
- Make the cinnamon sugar mix ahead of time to save a few minutes.
- Variations -try adding a splash of bourbon to the caramel sauce for a grown-up twist.
serving
You can serve these peaches as they are, with the cinnamon caramel sauce, or get a little fancy! Try adding:
- Shredded mint
- A spoonful of creme fraiche or Greek yogurt
- Or try ice cream or whipped cream!
The same recipe can be used for pineapple or apple slices too!
Why grilled peaches?
Grilling peaches intensifies the flavor, caramelizing their natural sugars and they are simply such a treat! The cinnamon sugar mixture takes these peaches right over the top, and that’s BEFORE adding that incredible cinnamon caramel mixture. Grilling peaches is quick and easy and I think you’re going to love them!
If you make this recipe, please let me know what you think. I love to hear from you! Enjoy!
Easy Grilled Peaches
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2/3 cup soft brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- To Serve optional: A few shredded mint leaves, Creme fraiche, Greek yogurt (optional), ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Heat the grill or grill pan: Preheat a grill, grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the peaches: Cut each peach in half and remove the stone. Brush the cut sides with the melted butter.
- Grill the peaches: Place the peaches on the grill, cut side down. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the peaches soften slightly and you see grill marks.
- Mix cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Dip peaches in cinnamon sugar: Using tongs, pick up each peach half and dip the cut side into the cinnamon sugar, coating it well. Place the peaches back on the grill, cut side down. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sugar caramelizes. There’s no need to flip them over.
- Make the caramel sauce: Pour the leftover butter and sugar from the bowl into a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar starts to melt (it may separate at first). Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and a pinch of salt until the sauce is smooth and combined. Pour the sauce into a small jug.
- Serve: Arrange the grilled peaches on a plate. Drizzle with the warm caramel sauce, sprinkle with shredded mint leaves, and add a spoonful of creme fraiche, Greek yogurt, whipped cream or ice cream if you like.
