Grilled Peaches with Oat Crumble & Vanilla Ice Cream

It’s peach season and these grilled peaches make the perfect summer dessert!

Fresh, juicy peaches offer a ton of flavour from their natural sugars which come out when grilled.

Topped with an easy oat crumble and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, you’ll want to make this simple recipe this weekend!

Grilling a stone fruit like peaches is a great way to enjoy this delicious summer fruit. When those fresh summer peaches come off the grill grates, drizzle them generously with honey or maple syrup, then serve immediately with ice cream and don’t forget the oat crumble!

Peaches are great for grilling because they are sturdy enough to hold up to the grill and make one of the easiest peach desserts.

And, when they’re in-season it’s a pretty magical sweet treat in no time! So, fire up the grill and get those peaches on! Such a perfect way to celebrate one of the best fruits of summer.

Why you’ll love these grilled peaches

• These grilled peaches are such a treat in the summertime because they involve very little cooking.
• They’re versatile; if you don’t have an outdoor grill you can easily use an indoor grill pan.
• This dessert is so simple to make!

Ingredients needed to make this delicious summer dessert

Grill pan or barbecue: You can use a cast iron grill pan or a barbecue to make this dessert making it very versatile. You’ll want the grill to be fairly hot to get those lovely grill marks!

Olive Oil: Make sure to brush olive oil on the peaches just before grilling so they don’t stick.

Peaches: You’ll want just-ripe peaches that still have a bit of a firm touch to them; this makes it easier to slice. Use a small, sharp knife to cut the around the peach through to the pit. Then, hold the peach in your hands and twist gently until the two halves separate. The best peaches to use are freestone peaches whose pit removes easier vs clingstone peaches.

Honey or Maple Syrup: Amps up the natural sweetness when drizzled on the peach slices just as they come off the grill.

Oat Crumble: A mixture of oats, a little brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter and flour for a quick oat topping that adds the perfect crunchy topping to the peaches.

Step by step process for making this easy dessert

Step 1:  For the oat crumble topping: mix all topping ingredients together, spread an even layer on a baking sheet and broil on low for 3-4 minutes until bubbling and starting to turn golden brown. Set aside to cool. Break into crumbs before serving.

Step 2:  For the peaches: Once peaches are pitted and halved, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush each peach half with olive oil. Grill the peach halves for 3-4 minutes until char marks appear, then flip and grill another 3-4 minutes. 

Step 3:  Remove from the grill and finish with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream and oat crumble.

Expert tips for making these grilled peaches

• Freestone peaches will work best as the pits can be removed more easily. However, if clingstone peaches are all you can find, you might just need a small knife to help remove the pits. Freestone peaches are the ones you generally find at the store.
• The best peaches for this recipe will be firm but just ripe with a sweet scent.
• Make sure to use a hot grill! This will give you those perfect grill marks.

FAQ

Is there another topping I can use instead of ice cream?
YES! You could try whipped cream or whipped coconut cream; a dollop of plain greek yogurt; or even mascarpone cheese would be lovely. All of these options would be delicious to top this easy summer dessert!

Can I make the oat crumble gluten-free?
Try using gluten-free oats and all-purpose gluten free flour or almond flour to substitute for the regular oats and all purpose flour in the recipe respectively.

How can I enjoy leftovers from this peach recipe?
There are so many ways to enjoy these grilled peaches! You can slice up the grilled peaches and use them in this delicious peach and kale salad with feta. Alternatively, chop up any leftover peaches and enjoy with greek yogurt and granola. Or, make this grilled peach & focaccia appetizer.

How to store these grilled peaches

You can store any leftover peaches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat for 5-10 minutes at 350F until desired temperature is reached or enjoy at room temperature.

More delicious summer peach recipes to love from the blog:

Summer Peach and Tomato Crostini with Goat Cheese

The Best Peach Basil Wine Spritzer (White Wine)

Stone Fruit Breakfast Crumble