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    Home » Gluten-Free Desserts » Grilled Peaches with Honey-Lemon Drizzle

    Grilled Peaches with Honey-Lemon Drizzle

    Published: Jun 5, 2022 · Updated: Aug 13, 2023 by Elaine - 16 Comments

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

    Grilled Peaches with Honey Lemon Drizzle with small pieces of honeycomb and lemon slices

    Naturally sweet, warm grilled peaches with honey lemon drizzle are a summertime treat! Heating fresh 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 BBQ peaches run a close second!

    Jump to:
    • ❤️Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🛒Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make grilled peaches with honey
    • 👍🏼 Pro Tips - how to grill peaches
    • ❓Common questions about grilling peaches
    • 🔁 Variations
    • Storage instructions
    • 🍽 What to serve with grilled peaches
    • 🗒 More delicious peach recipes
    • 🗒 More gluten-free desserts
    • 📖 Recipe

    ❤️Why you'll love this recipe

    This is a peach dessert recipe that 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 them straight from the grill as is, top with a few blueberries, or add a dollop of whipped coconut milk, whipped cream or ice cream. Peaches with honey 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: blending to make a frosty Peach Ginger Sorbet, or making 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!

    Close up view of peaches with honeycomb.

    But today, this recipe for warm peaches with honey and lemon is on my menu! Ready to make the best summertime dessert? Here's your short list of ingredients.

    🛒Ingredients

    • fresh peaches, chose freestone, one or two halves per person
    • olive oil, or melted butter
    • honey (or maple syrup for a vegan diet)
    • lemon juice, freshly squeezed
    • pure vanilla extract
    • cinnamon: adds a little spice!
    • lemon zest for garnish and a bright flavour
    • whipped coconut milk or whipped cream, ice cream or yogurt
    Peach halves in a white shallow dish with peach leaves.

    🔪 How to make grilled peaches with honey

    1. Preheat an outdoor or indoor grill to a low to medium setting. Brush a little oil on the grill grates.
    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 gently to separate the halves. Remove the pit with the end of a spoon. Don't peel the peaches.
    3. Brush the cut sides of the peaches with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. Place them 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.
    Peach halves with grill marks and lemon slices.

    👍🏼 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. Remember to brush the halves with a little olive oil (or melted butter) to prevent them from sticking to the grates.

    You can also use an indoor grill. Use a large cast-iron grill pan over two burners on your gas or electric stove. Brush both sides of the peach halves with oil. Place the peaches cut side down until they have developed grill marks (about 4 - 6 minutes). Use tongs to turn them over to continue cooking on the other side for 3-4 minutes or until softened.

    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.

    Spooning whipped cream on to a grilled peach half.

    ❓Common questions about grilling peaches

    Should I peel peaches before grilling them?

    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.

    How do I get nice grill marks on peaches?

    The secret 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.

    🔁 Variations

    Balsamic glazed-peaches. Instead of honey and lemon, drizzle grilled peaches with balsamic glaze. Delish!

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

    Keep it Vegan: substitute maple syrup for honey, and 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 these peaches, adding another layer of summertime flavour!

    Storage instructions

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

    🍽 What to serve with grilled peaches

    • Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, whipped coconut milk, vanilla yogurt or a good quality vanilla ice cream.
    • Add a little goat cheese and a dusting of cinnamon.
    • For a special treat, sweeten mascarpone cheese with maple syrup or honey and add a dollop to each grilled peach half.
    • If you have peaches left over, slice them and add them to overnight oats, chia pudding, or granola.
    • Layer them with yogurt and granola for a healthy breakfast parfait.
    • Add them to a salad, like this Avocado, Grilled Peach and Chipotle Shrimp Salad or Grilled Halloumi, Peach and Tomato Salad. Replace the strawberries with peaches in this Strawberry Kale Salad for a summer treat!

    🗒 More delicious peach recipes

    • Peach Crisp with Bourbon and Vanilla
    • Gluten-Free Blueberry Peach Clafoutis
    • Peach Ginger Iced Tea
    • Peach Sangria
    • Chipotle Peach Glazed Chicken
    • Avocado Grilled Peach and Chipotle Shrimp Salad with Bacon

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    📖 Recipe

    Close up view of grilled peaches topped with whipped cream

    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 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes 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 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons 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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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kelly Neil

      August 04, 2020 at 6:43 am

      This may be the prettiest summer dessert I've ever seen! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
    2. Bernice Hill

      August 03, 2020 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE grilled peaches so very much! Seriously...more people need to try them for the perfect summer dessert.

      Reply
    3. Sabrina

      August 02, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious and fun! Love the glaze and the flavour and how easy these are. Thanks

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 02, 2020 at 1:31 pm

        Thanks so much, Sabrina! You're right--these are very easy!

        Reply
    4. Colleen

      August 01, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      Grilled peaches are a favourite for us every summer and I must try them with your coconut whipped cream. It sounds so enticing.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 01, 2020 at 9:17 pm

        They're a favourite dessert here, too. Coconut whip adds another delicious subtle flavour.

        Reply
    5. Sean

      August 01, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      What a delightful, simple, summery dessert! Honey and lemon are such perfect touches to add to summer fruits.
      You let the peaches shine while bringing a little something extra to the table. Also, your peaches are beautiful! Lol. That red blush through them is incredible! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 01, 2020 at 9:16 pm

        Cheers Sean! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    6. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli

      August 01, 2020 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      We have yet to make grilled peaches this summer and this came just in time to remind us how delightful they are! A perfect light summer dessert!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 01, 2020 at 9:18 pm

        That's exactly what this is--a perfect light summer dessert! Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    7. Sharon

      July 30, 2020 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      Sun ripened peaches picked from your tree?! Could that sound any more enticing?? Summer peaches are the best and this recipe does them proud. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 30, 2020 at 10:49 am

        Thanks so much, Sharon!

        Reply
    8. Vanessa

      July 29, 2020 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      Local peaches have just started to appear here. This looks delicious! Perfect recipe for when you just can't wait for them to fully ripen.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 30, 2020 at 10:49 am

        Thanks Vanessa!

        Reply
    9. Shailaja Desai

      July 28, 2020 at 6:21 am

      How absolutely wonderful do these Peaches look. With an abundance of them right now, this makes a perfect summer dessert. Great idea Elaine..have a great day!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 28, 2020 at 1:57 pm

        Thanks Shailaja!

        Reply
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