This sweet summer super easy dessert with only 4 ingredients includes grilled peaches with ice cream, a drizzle of maple syrup and chopped walnuts, and the best part is no baking needed!
Sometimes, all we want is a simple yet delicious dessert to finish off a big meal. This peach dessert is just that and more. The sweetness from the fresh local peaches is such a treat! When you grill peaches, the sweetness of the fruit tends to surface and the smokiness adds a depth of flavour to the peaches. The walnuts add a crunch, and they once the ice cream is melting with the drizzle of maple syrup making it oh so yummy!
INGREDIENTS AND SOME TIPS
Peaches: when choosing the types of peaches for grilling, it is important that you consider that the peaches are firm, yet ripe enough so when you cut them in half, and remove the pit, it should pop out easily. You want to buy freestone peaches so you don’t run into this problem. The last thing you want is to be struggling to remove the pits and bruising the peaches. The popular varieties that are freestone are Redhaven, Harson, Starfire, Sunhaven, Harrow Beauty, Loring, Redskin, Glowingstar and Harcrest.
Ice cream: whether you choose vanilla or maple walnut, they both add additional sweetness to this dessert. Vegan plant-base ice cream is optional.
Walnuts: adds some texture and crunch, but also walnuts are one of the healthiest nuts out there, and toasting these nuts or say cashews or pecans would add additional texture and flavour
Maple Syrup: adds the sweet maple flavour to this dessert. Recommend to purchase good quality maple syrup to really enjoy this pure flavours of maple. Why not substitute with a few drizzles of bourbon?
WHEN IT COMES TO GRILLING PEACHES
It is a very easy process, and only requires a few minutes to have a yummy dessert to impress your family or guest.
Heat the grill to medium to high heat, and once it’s hot, add the sliced peaches. Make sure the pits are removed. Place them cut side down and after 5 minutes, they should be ready with grilled markings. Remove and they are ready to serve with your choice of ice cream.
Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream and Maple Syrup
Ingredients
- 4 firm peaches, cut in half and pit removed
- 8 oz vanilla ice cream (8 scoops)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- dash of cinnamon (option)
- dash of nutmeg (option)
- drizzle of maple syrup (substitute with bourbon)
Instructions
- Wash peaches ahead of time, and allow to dry before starting. Cut each peach in half.
- Heat grill, and place each peach cut side down and grill for about 5 minutes, enough time for the peaches start to caramelize.
- Carefully remove the peaches from the grill and place on serving plate, and add the ice cream, chopped walnuts and drizzle maple syrup.
- Serve while the peaches are still warm.
Nutrition
This dessert can be prepared in 5 minutes and grilling time another 5 minutes, so if you are looking for a quick dessert recipe this is the one! It has the natural sweetness of peaches and maple syrup. You can easily substitute the maple syrup for bourbon. Why not add a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg to apt up this dessert.
