Grilled fruit is amazing. The smoky heat brings out the wonderful flavors while caramelizing the natural sugars for an added layer of sweetness.
This was the first time I had ever used peaches. I’ve grilled pineapple which is also pretty amazing, but sadly you can add that to my seemingly endless list of food allergies. Thickly sliced canteloupe is also wonderful grilled, finished off with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped mint.
For a wonderfully flavorful summer fruit soup, grill a variety of fruits, blend, and pass through a fine sieve to strain out the extra bits.
Grilled Summer Peaches
Ingredients:
6 peaches
1 Tbsp neutral flavored oil (I used safflower)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Cut peaches in halves or quarters. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, tossing to coat.
- Heat grill (I like charcoal, but gas works too). Place peaches cut side down and cook 4-5 minutes on each side until peaches are soft and edges are brown and caramelized. Serve hot or cold, blended in a smoothie, chopped over ice cream, stirred into oatmeal…you get the idea
The cost:
peaches: $4.00; serves 4-6
Yum! I love peaches, and this sounds really good. I’ve never thought to grill them before, but I will definitely have to try this. I really like your blog and appreciate the money-saving tips
Rella,
You seem to be accumulating more and more foods that you cannot tolerate. Have you tried going to a holistic medical person? It sounds like your whole system needs to be ‘rebooted’.
I love grilled peaches with a caramel sauce. Butter, brown sugar and a flavored alcohol (I have used Blackberry brandy, spiced rum, orange liquor). Make sure to take it off the flame for the alcohol addition because it will flame up.
I’ve never ever heard of grilling peaches, but why not we can bake them. I’ll have to try this recipe. Thanks.