Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Lime Glaze

This Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Lime Glaze Recipe is quick to make and perfect for summer. It’s a fresh take on Southern fruit desserts.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Add the water, brown sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan. Stir together well. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a syrupy consistency (about 12-15 minutes).
¼ cup water, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lime juice and vanilla extract.
1 lime, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Heat the grill to medium heat.
While the grill is heating, wash and split the peaches lengthwise (no need to peel them). Remove the pits.
6 fresh peaches
Brush the cut side of the peaches lightly with half the olive oil.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Place the peaches, cut side down, on the grill rack. Brush the skin side lightly with the remaining olive oil.
Cook each side for 3-5 minutes, turning once. Use a spatula to avoid tearing the peaches.
When the peaches are juicy and the flesh has softened, remove them to a serving dish. Tent with foil to keep warm.

Brush the glaze over the peaches. Serve with optional garnishes of cracked black pepper and fresh basil or with a small scoop of vanilla or peach ice cream.
cracked black pepper, fresh basil

Grilling the peaches in halves rather than slices ensures that they won't slip through the grill rack.
The peaches should be soft but not falling apart. The skin may be separating from the flesh and can be discarded if you like.
Serve this as either a side dish (with grilled chicken or pork) or dessert.
Any variety of peach will work for grilling. I prefer freestone peaches only because they're easier to prep.