Grilled Summer Peaches

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Bring peaches to room temperature, then pat dry and brush the cut faces lightly with the neutral oil.

   4 (about 600–700 g), halved and stones removed ripe peaches15 ml (1 tbsp) for brushing neutral oil (grill oil)
2. 2

   Preheat a barbecue grill or heavy grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot and you can hold your hand 10 cm above the grate for only about 2–3 seconds.

3. 3

   While the grill heats, make the sweetened mascarpone: stir mascarpone together with powdered sugar and 1 tbsp of honey until smooth and slightly glossy; taste and adjust sweetness.

   120 g (approx. 30 g per serving) mascarpone15 g (1 tbsp), sifted powdered sugar30 g (2 tbsp), plus extra to drizzle honey
4. 4

   Place peaches cut-side down on the hot grill or grill pan and press gently for full contact; grill without moving for 3–4 minutes until the flesh is caramelized, deep golden and has light char lines (juices will bubble).

   4 (about 600–700 g), halved and stones removed ripe peaches
5. 5

   Flip peaches skin-side down and cook 1 minute more just to warm through and loosen from the grate; total grill time should be about 4–5 minutes per peach half depending on ripeness.

   4 (about 600–700 g), halved and stones removed ripe peaches
6. 6

   Transfer peaches to a warm plate and let rest 2 minutes so juices settle; this is the resting time.

   4 (about 600–700 g), halved and stones removed ripe peaches
7. 7

   Spoon a generous dollop of the sweetened mascarpone (made earlier) onto each warm peach half, drizzle with remaining honey, scatter toasted almonds and torn mint leaves, and finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt.

   120 g (approx. 30 g per serving) mascarpone30 g (2 tbsp), plus extra to drizzle honey40 g, roughly chopped toasted sliced almonds12 g (about 12–16 leaves), torn fresh mint leavesa pinch (about 1 g) to finish fine sea salt
8. 8

   Serve immediately while warm — peaches should be tender but hold their shape and the mascarpone slightly softened.

Origin & History

Grilling fruit is a classic American summer technique used to concentrate sweetness and add smoky notes. Serving warm grilled peaches with cream or cheese became popular at backyard barbecues and farm-to-table desserts.