Grilled Summer Peaches with Caramel Whipped Cream
Delight in the essence of summer with this exquisite dessert featuring perfectly grilled peaches. This recipe takes the sweetness of ripe peaches, enhances them with a sprinkle of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then grills them to caramelized perfection. Paired with a luxuriously creamy caramel whipped cream, this dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also elevates any summer gathering. Whether served at a backyard barbecue or a cozy family dinner, this dessert is sure to impress. With a luscious drizzle of warm caramel sauce, it brings a harmonious blend of flavors and textures to your table.
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
peaches
6 (firm but ripe, peeled, halved, pitted)
brown sugar
1/2 cup (for sprinkling)
cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (for sprinkling)
nutmeg
1 pinch (freshly grated, for sprinkling)
whipping cream
1 cup (chilled, for whipping)
caramel sauce
3/4 cup (warmed for drizzling)
Instructions
1
Preheat your barbecue grill to medium-high heat.
2
Prepare the peaches by peeling, halving, and pitting them, then arrange the peach halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
3
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and fresh grated nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the peach halves and let them sit for about 10 minutes to allow the sugar to soften and draw out moisture.
4
Carefully place the peach halves on the grill, cut side down. Grill them for approximately 4 minutes until they are tender and have beautiful grill marks.
5
Using tongs, gently flip the peaches and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes on the skin side until warm and slightly soft.
6
Transfer the grilled peaches to serving plates.
7
In a chilled mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually fold in 1/4 cup of the warm caramel sauce, mixing just until streaks are visible.
8
Spoon a generous amount of the caramel whipped cream alongside the grilled peaches on each plate.
9
Serve immediately, offering the remaining warm caramel sauce on the side for drizzling.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main fruit used in the Grilled Summer Peaches recipe?
The main fruit used in this recipe is ripe peaches.
How many peaches do I need for this recipe?
You will need 6 firm but ripe peaches.
Should the peaches be peeled before grilling?
Yes, the recipe instructions specify that the peaches should be peeled, halved, and pitted.
What temperature should I set my barbecue grill to?
The barbecue grill should be preheated to medium-high heat.
What spices are used to season the peaches?
The peaches are seasoned with a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg.
How much brown sugar is required?
You will need 1/2 cup of brown sugar.
Why do the peaches need to sit for 10 minutes after being sprinkled with sugar?
Letting them sit allows the sugar to soften and helps draw out the moisture from the peaches.
Which side of the peach should be grilled first?
The peaches should be placed on the grill cut side down first.
How long should I grill the cut side of the peaches?
Grill the cut side for approximately 4 minutes until they are tender and show grill marks.
How long should the skin side of the peaches be grilled?
The skin side should be grilled for an additional 2-3 minutes until warm and slightly soft.
What tool is recommended for flipping the peaches?
Tongs are recommended for gently flipping the peaches on the grill.
What are the components of the whipped cream topping?
The topping is a caramel whipped cream made from chilled whipping cream and warm caramel sauce.
How much whipping cream is used?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of chilled whipping cream.
How do I prepare the caramel whipped cream?
Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form, then gradually fold in 1/4 cup of warm caramel sauce until streaks are visible.
Should I fully mix the caramel sauce into the whipped cream?
No, you should mix just until streaks are visible for the best presentation and flavor.
How much total caramel sauce is needed for the recipe?
A total of 3/4 cup of caramel sauce is used: 1/4 cup for the cream and the rest for drizzling.
Should the caramel sauce be cold or warm?
The caramel sauce should be warmed before being folded into the cream and used for drizzling.
When should I serve the grilled peaches?
The peaches should be served immediately after grilling and assembly.
What is the best way to serve the remaining caramel sauce?
Offer the remaining warm caramel sauce on the side so guests can drizzle it over their dessert.
Is this recipe suitable for a barbecue?
Yes, it is specifically described as an ideal dessert for backyard barbecues.
What kind of nutmeg is best for this recipe?
Freshly grated nutmeg is recommended for the best flavor.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 6 main ingredients: peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, whipping cream, and caramel sauce.
Do I need to chill the mixing bowl for the whipped cream?
Yes, using a chilled mixing bowl helps the whipping cream reach the proper consistency.
What should the consistency of the whipped cream be before adding caramel?
The cream should be beaten until soft peaks form.
What are the tags associated with this recipe?
The tags include dessert, summer, grilled fruit, peaches, caramel, whipped cream, easy recipe, and barbecue dessert.
Can I use firm peaches for this recipe?
Yes, the recipe suggests using firm but ripe peaches so they hold their shape on the grill.
What texture should the grilled peaches have?
They should be tender, warm, and slightly soft with caramelized surfaces.
How much cinnamon is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Is this a complicated dessert to make?
No, it is tagged as an easy recipe and involves simple grilling and whipping steps.
What makes this dessert 'exquisite' according to the description?
The combination of caramelized grilled fruit, warm spices, and luxurious caramel whipped cream creates a harmonious blend of flavors.