featured 61332

Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Caramel Sauce Recipe

This easy summer dessert can be ready in under 20 minutes and is a delightful way to celebrate fresh peaches in season.

img 61332 1

Warm, juicy grilled peaches paired with cool vanilla ice cream and finished with a generous drizzle of bourbon caramel sauce make for a simple, crowd-pleasing summer dessert.

We return to this recipe every summer because it’s fast, flexible, and consistently loved by family and friends. You can grill the peaches outdoors or use an indoor grill pan. It comes together in about 20 minutes—or under 10 if you have the bourbon caramel sauce ready. The recipe scales easily for a crowd or for just a couple of servings, and you can customize toppings to your taste, such as nuts, crumbled cookies, fresh herbs, or chocolate.

I recommend making extra bourbon caramel sauce; it’s delicious on these peaches and on many other treats.

Alright, let’s make some grilled peaches!

Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Caramel Sauce Recipe | 1-Minute Video

img 61332 2

Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Caramel Sauce Ingredients

Notes on ingredients:

  • Bourbon caramel sauce: A simple homemade sauce made from granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla, bourbon or whiskey, and a pinch of sea salt.
  • Fresh peaches: Choose ripe peaches that are slightly soft but still firm enough to slice and hold shape on the grill.
  • Vanilla ice cream: Classic vanilla is my favorite with this dessert, though Greek yogurt, whipped cream, or mascarpone also pair well.

img 61332 3

How To Grill Peaches

You can grill peaches on an outdoor grill or on a stovetop grill pan—both work well.

  1. Heat the grill. Clean the grates and preheat to medium heat.
  2. Prep the peaches. Halve and pit the peaches, then brush the cut sides lightly with a neutral oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  3. Grill the peaches. Place peaches cut-side-down on the grill. Cook about 3–4 minutes until grill marks form and the fruit softens slightly. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Remove and arrange cut-side-up in serving bowls.
  4. Serve. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle with bourbon caramel sauce, and serve immediately.

img 61332 4

Possible Variations

Make this dessert your own by trying any of the following:

  • Add nuts. Sprinkle toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds on top.
  • Add cookies. Top with crumbled gingersnaps or graham crackers.
  • Add fresh herbs. Garnish with finely chopped mint or basil for a bright note.
  • Use different fruit. Try nectarines, pears, apples, pineapple, or bananas instead of—or alongside—peaches.
  • Skip the grilling. If pressed for time, serve raw ripe peaches; they’re delicious too.

img 61332 5

More Summer Dessert Recipes:

Here are a few other seasonal favorites to try on warm days:

  • Fruit Pizza
  • 5-Ingredient Lemon Bars
  • Easy Blueberry Crisp
  • Rum-Soaked Grilled Pineapple

Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Caramel Sauce

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
img 61332 6
Rate
Pin
Print
This simple summer dessert can be made in under 20 minutes and celebrates fresh peaches at their best.

Ingredients

  • fresh peaches, halved and pitted
  • avocado oil (or any neutral-flavored oil)
  • vanilla ice cream
  • bourbon caramel sauce

Instructions

  • Make the bourbon caramel sauce. Prepare the sauce according to the recipe you use or have on hand.
  • Grill the peaches. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Brush the cut sides of the peaches with oil. Place peaches cut-side-down and cook 3–4 minutes until lightly charred and softened. Flip and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Serve. Transfer peaches to serving bowls, cut-side-up. Top with ice cream, drizzle with bourbon caramel sauce, and serve immediately.

Notes

Grill pan method: If you prefer to cook indoors, use a stovetop grill pan to achieve similar char and flavor.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
img 61332 7 Did you make this?Share how it turned out in the comments below!