Grilled Peaches With Balsamic Vinegar
These grilled peaches with balsamic vinegar are juicy, sweet, and tender—a perfect summer dessert! Topped with real balsamic and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, they are a sophisticated yet simple dessert that you will fall in love with.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 5 Peaches
- 2 tbsp Butter melted
- Balsamic vinegar Make sure that is aged or find a balsamic glazed at the store
- Cinnamon optional for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Pan: Place a heavy skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat, or if you're using a gas grill, preheat the grill to medium heat. A preheated grill or pan is key to achieving those perfect grill marks.Prepare the Peaches: Halve the peaches and remove the pits. Brush the cut side of each peach half with melted butter or a dab of oil to prevent sticking. If your peaches are a bit hard, let them sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes before grilling.Cook the Peaches: Place peach halves face-down in the hot pan or on the grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes, pressing down gently with the back of a spoon to ensure they make good contact with the surface. Flip the peaches and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender and have developed nice grill marks.Finish with Balsamic Vinegar (Aged) or Balsamic Glaze: While the peaches are grilling, prepare the balsamic glaze. Combine balsamic vinegar with a touch of brown sugar in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until it thickens to a syrupy consistency. Drizzle the peaches with the glaze, letting it pool in the center of each peach half.Serve: These simple grilled peaches can be served on their own, with a scoop of ice cream or sour cream, or even alongside a cheese plate with goat cheese or blue cheese. Drizzle peaches with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper for a savory twist. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors makes this a great recipe for summer entertaining.