Grilled peaches are a lightened-up fruit dessert to make in summer with fresh peaches. It is sugar-free, low in calories and so easy to make in just 10 minutes. Pair it with Greek yogurt and sprinkle nuts to finish it perfectly.
Make it on the outdoor grill or indoor grill pans, these grilled peaches make a perfect dessert or snacks for camping days as well.
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In summer peaches are just everywhere, and you can make a lot of peach recipes including grilled peaches when in season. The best part is to make them on the campsite, where you have an outdoor grill. BBQ grilling adds a smoky flavor and makes peaches charred beautifully.
When you are a fitness freak and following a macro-friendly diet, every single bite counts. Such small desserts are always welcomed after dinner or lunch for sweet cravings.
Either at home or camping, this stone fruit dessert makes a perfect sweet and snack for sweet cravings. This maple roasted peach dessert is healthy, nutritious, and gives quick energy.
I love how you can combine Greek yogurt with a variety of fruits and make a delicious snack or dessert. Check strawberry lassi and yogurt fruit salad using low-fat Greek yogurt.
Why you will love this recipe
- Easy, Quick & Low-calorie dessert– Grilled peaches without sugar are soft, juicy, charred, and sweet. You can serve them as is or with various toppings. It is a quick vegetarian fruit dessert without hassle, sugar-free, and low-calorie for the sweet tooth. I am using white peaches to grill indoor in the grill pan. It is an incredibly heavenly stone fruit dessert or snack to make on summer days.
- Add Toppings– I added greek yogurt and sprinkled some chopped nuts while serving. However, it is completely optional. If you like to have it nut-free just eliminate nuts and serve.
- Make-Ahead– You can grill peaches in advance and store them in the fridge for further use. It is a make-ahead dessert to serve a crowd at family dinners or on holiday gatherings.
Ingredients & notes
Please check the recipe card for the full ingredient list and measurements
- Peaches– Use any variety of peaches (Red, orange, & white) for the recipe. Make sure you pick the firm but not hard and clean skin peaches to grill. Semi-soft, not soft. During grilling, fruits are cooked and get soft, so better pick firm enough to hold the shape after cooking.
- Maple syrup– A little maple syrup with spices adds lots of aroma and caramel flavor after grilling. If you like to have without sweetener then just don’t use it.
- Spices– Cinnamon powder, clove powder, and nutmeg give a nice aromatic and delicious taste to this low-sugar snack. You can use cinnamon powder standalone as well.
- Toppings– Grilled fruits go very well with vanilla ice cream. But if on weight loss or camping, in both scenarios it is not the perfect option. Low-fat Greek yogurt makes a perfect substitution for ice cream and tastes amazing with peaches. I serve it with Greek yogurt, chopped nuts, and garnished with mint leaves.
Variations & Substitutions
- Brown sugar, honey are other few options if maple syrup is not an option. Adding sweetener is needed for caramelization. It is not required, make it sweetener-free.
- To make it a vegan dessert or snack, use vegan yogurt or vegan whipped cream.
- To make it a nut-free dessert or snack, just eliminate nuts from this recipe and serve.
- Nectarine or plum are other stone fruits that can be grilled and served in the same manner. Do try it.
- Hazelnuts, candied pecans, salted pistachio, and roasted walnuts are other options for nuts.
- Drizzle it with balsamic honey syrup as well. Grilled peaches with balsamic taste amazing.
- Mascarpone cheese with thyme is another combination that goes very well with grilled peaches. If you like cheese then this tastes great.
How to grill peaches on stovetop
This is the best method to make grilled peaches without a grill. Use a grilling pan or a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop. Make sure to grease the skillet slightly.
At first, cut the stone fruit in half and carefully remove the pit. Cut the peaches along the seams all the way around, twist your hand to remove the flesh, and carefully remove the pit from the other half. Use a knife to remove it.
Now heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grease the pan lightly with spray or olive oil.
Mix maple syrup, cinnamon powder, clove powder & nutmeg in a bowl. Dip the cut side of peach in the syrup and place it on the hot grill pan. Let them cook for 3-5 minutes until they get grilling marks.
Flip on the other side and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer them to a plate.
Serve them with a dollop of Greek yogurt and chopped nuts. Grilled peaches are ready to enjoy with Greek yogurt & maple syrup.
How to grill peaches in oven
If you like to bake in the oven then check this option. Preheat the oven at 350F, and place the peaches on a cookies sheet pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes until peaches are golden in color.
BBQ grilling or campsite option
Once peaches are charred at one side, flip them and move them to the indirect heat when using an outdoor grill. This will continue to cook them without getting burnt. The rest of the recipe is the same.
Tips & FAQ’s
Cooking fruits over grilling caramelizes their natural sugar and makes them sweeter in taste. This way you can enjoy a healthier, low-carb, and naturally sweet dessert or snack.
Greek yogurt, whipped cream, burrata, goat cheese, cream Fraiche, whipped ricotta, and mascarpone cheese are a few toppings to serve along with grilled peaches. For garnishing, you can use granola, nuts, or herbs like thyme & mint. For vegans, use plant-based yogurt and cheese.
Grilled peaches make wonderful use of fresh peaches in summer. Make summer Panzanella salad with peaches, Caprese salad, salsa or just consume as a snack or dessert. You can make chia pudding as well.
Chicken, pork chops, tenderloin, salmon, bacon, tilapia, ham, and steak are a few meat options that go well with grilled peaches.
How to serve
Grilling peaches are already sweet and soft. You can have them as is, or serve with ice cream, or whipped cream.
In this recipe, peaches are topped with low-fat Greek yogurt instead of ice cream to make it a low-calorie dessert or snack. Garnish it with chopped nuts and mint leaves. You can drizzle maple syrup for extra sweetness.
How to store
Any leftover grilled peaches, just transfer them to a container and store them in the refrigerator. They are good for 2-3 days.
More Dessert Recipes
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Grilled Peaches With Greek Yogurt & Maple Syrup
Equipment
- Grilling Pan
Ingredients
- 4 peaches I use white peaches but any other will work.
- 2 tbsp maple syrup use honey or brown sugar if required
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- a pinch clove powder
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp pistachio any nuts will go, eliminate to make nut-free
Instructions
How to grill peaches on stovetop
- This is the best method to make grilled peaches without a grill. Use a grilling pan or a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop. Make sure to grease the skillet slightly.At first, cut the stone fruit in half and carefully remove the pit. Cut the peaches along the seams all the way around, twist your hand to remove the flesh, and carefully remove the pit from the other half. Use a knife to remove it.
- Now heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grease the pan lightly with spray or olive oil.
- Mix maple syrup, cinnamon powder, clove powder & nutmeg in a bowl. Dip the cut side of peach in the syrup and place on the hot grill pan. Let them cook for 3-5 minutes until they get grilling marks.Flip on other side and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer them on a plate.
- Serve them with a dollop of Greek yogurt and chopped nuts. Grilled peaches are ready to enjoy with Greek yogurt & maple syrup.
BBQ grilling or campsite option
- Once peaches are charred at one side, flip them and move them to the indirect heat when using an outdoor grill. This will continue to cook them without getting burnt.
Oven baked peaches
- Preheat the oven at 350F, and place the peaches on a cookies sheet pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes until peaches are golden in color.
Notes
- Brown sugar, honey are other few options if maple syrup is not an option. Adding sweetener is needed for caramelization. It is not required, make it sweetener-free.
- To make it a vegan dessert or snack, use vegan yogurt or vegan whipped cream.
- To make it a nut-free dessert or snack, just eliminate nuts from this recipe and serve.
- Nectarine or plum are other stone fruits that can be grilled and served in the same manner. Do try it.
- Hazelnuts, candied pecans, salted pistachio, and roasted walnuts are other options for nuts.
- Drizzle it with balsamic honey syrup as well. Grilled peaches with balsamic taste amazing.
- Mascarpone cheese with thyme is another combination that goes very well with grilled peaches. If you like cheese then this tastes great.
