Grilled Peach Dessert with Streusel and Maple Caramel Sauce
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If you’re looking for your next summer obsession, this is it. This grilled peach dessert is my go-to every year. It’s perfect for impressing guests, treating yourself, or throwing together an easy dessert that feels effortlessly fancy. I’ll show you just how simple it really is!
When the sun is shining, and the peaches are juicy, THIS is the recipe I make, summer after summer. Whether it’s because it’s too hot to bake, to celebrate the season of stone fruits, or just because I want a delicious treat, this checks the box.
The key is choosing the right peaches and grilling them until the natural sweetness caramelizes… And promise me you won’t skip the ice cream, streusel, and maple caramel sauce. Every element together = pure magic! Get ready for a dessert that looks – and tastes – like you tried way harder than you did.
The best way to grill peaches
- Peach selection: First, make sure the peaches are ripe but still firm. Too soft, and they’ll turn to mush; too hard, and they won’t caramelize. Press your thumb down on the peach – it should give a little bit, but not be mushy. Quarter them to increase the surface area for grilling, and remove the pits.
- Clean grill: You want a clean grill so they don’t stick to anything, and you get those pretty grill lines. Then, preheat it on medium-high heat.
- Oil everything: Brush the peaches, and the grill grates with avocado oil, then grill them for 3 minutes on each side, until they release on their own.
What if you don’t have a grill? ⇢ Use a grill pan! You can find them at your nearest kitchen supply store or online.
Tips for making this ahead of time
- Streusel: You can make this up to 3 days in advance. After toasting it, let it cool completely, then store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Don’t store it in the fridge, as it’ll soften.
- Maple caramel sauce: You can also make this up to 3 days ahead – again, let it cool, then transfer it to an airtight jar or container. Store it in the fridge and reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
- Peaches: Freshly grilled peaches are best for this recipe! You can quarter and pit them a few hours in advance, though.
- Ice cream: Scoop this up right before serving! You can also substitute Greek yogurt.
Grilled Peach Dessert with Streusel and Maple Caramel Sauce
This grilled peach dessert is one of my summer favorites—juicy, caramelized peaches topped with a buttery streusel and drizzled with warm maple caramel sauce. It’s the perfect mix of sweet, smoky, and crunchy, and it comes together quickly on the grill. I love serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert that feels a little fancy but is totally fuss-free.
Ingredients
Streussel Topping
- ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Maple Caramel Sauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 pinch sea salt
Grilled Peaches
- 4 large ripe but firm peaches (quartered and pit removed)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
- Edible flowers and mint (for serving)
Instructions
- Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, mix the oats, flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt until it's crumbly.2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Cook Streusel: Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat (you can do this on the grill if you'd like). Add the streusel mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set it aside to cool and then break it into smaller pieces if it's stuck together.
- Maple Caramel: Add the maple syrup and butter to a small pot over medium-high heat. Let it boil hard for 3 minutes (do not stir), then remove it from the heat and stir in the cream and salt. Set it aside to cool and thicken.¼ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon heavy cream, 1 pinch sea salt
- Oil peaches: Quarter and pit your peaches and place them in a large bowl. Pour the avocado oil over top and toss gently to coat.
- Grilled Peaches: Clean your grill grates well and then preheat to medium-high heat. Grill for 3 minutes on both of the cut sides, until grill marks appear – a total of 6 minutes.4 large ripe but firm peaches, 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Serve: Plate the grilled peaches in bowls with ice cream, some of the streusel, a drizzle of maple butter over top, and if you'd like, a few mint leaves and edible flowers.Vanilla ice cream, Edible flowers and mint
Notes
Perfect grill marks: It can be a little tricky to get those perfect grill marks, but I have a few tips for success. But if they come off the grill looking a little smudgy, don’t worry about it, this is a wonderfully easy-going dessert and will look beautiful no matter what.
- Start with a well cleaned grill.
- Oil the peaches. You can also oil your grill.
- Let them grill until they release themselves easily.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 = ¼ of the recipe, Calories: 307kcal (15%), Carbohydrates: 44g (15%), Protein: 3g (6%), Fat: 15g (23%), Saturated Fat: 7g (44%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 28mg (9%), Sodium: 182mg (8%), Potassium: 295mg (8%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 33g (37%), Vitamin A: 904IU (18%), Vitamin C: 7mg (8%), Calcium: 42mg (4%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
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