Flavorful Charcoal-Grilled Peach Halves with Bourbon Glaze
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring ripe peaches grilled over charcoal and brushed with a sweet, smoky bourbon glaze. Perfect for backyard BBQs and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) good-quality bourbon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the grill: Light your charcoal grill and let it burn down until you have a bed of glowing coals. Aim for medium heat, about 350°F (175°C). This usually takes around 20-30 minutes.
- Make the bourbon glaze: While the grill heats, whisk together the bourbon, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves into a shiny syrup (about 5 minutes).
- Prep the peaches: Rinse the peaches and pat dry. Halve and remove the pits carefully without breaking the fruit. Brush each cut side generously with the bourbon glaze. Set aside any remaining glaze for brushing during grilling.
- Grill the peaches: Place the peach halves cut side down on the grill grates. Grill for 4-5 minutes without moving them to get caramelized grill marks. Brush the tops with glaze, then flip and grill another 3-4 minutes until peaches are tender but not mushy and the glaze is bubbling slightly.
- Final glaze and serve: Remove the peaches from the grill and brush once more with the bourbon glaze for a sticky finish. Let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Use firm, ripe peaches to avoid mushiness. Brush glaze multiple times during grilling for a sticky, caramelized coating. If peaches char too quickly, move to a cooler part of the grill or reduce heat. Let peaches rest briefly off heat to allow glaze to thicken. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple juice or white grape juice and add vanilla extract. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: grilled peaches, bourbon glaze, summer dessert, charcoal grill, easy BBQ dessert, peach halves, smoky dessert