Grilled Zinfandel Peaches Recipes

GRILLED PEACHES WITH CITRUS MASCARPONE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat. If using a charcoal grill, build an even layer of hot coals on the bottom and remove the ring if it has one so the coals are exposed.
• Prepare the foil packets: Lay out a double layer of large heavy-duty aluminum foil pieces in an X formation, totaling 2 packets. Distribute the peaches, cut side down, 2 tablespoons of the honey and the butter evenly between the packets. Bring up all 4 sides of the foil, but don't seal. Grate the lemon zest evenly between each packet. Squeeze the lemon juice evenly between each packet or add 2 tablespoons of white wine to each packet. Tightly seal the foil. Place the packets directly onto the coals and cook until the peaches are tender and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, vigorously whisk the mascarpone, heavy cream, remaining 2 tablespoons honey, vanilla extract, orange zest and orange juice in a large bowl until lightened and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the foil packets from the grill, carefully open and allow some steam to escape. Spoon some peaches along with some of their juices into a serving bowl. Dollop the citrus mascarpone over the top. Garnish with crushed almonds and shortbread cookies. Serve!
• (Alternatively, you can bake the foil packets in a 350 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.)

GRILLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Cut the peaches in half and remove the pit. Slice each half in half and toss them in a bowl with the vanilla extract, almond extract, and brown sugar. Set aside for 15 minutes while you preheat a grill with a medium-high heat. Grill skin side down until skin is slightly charred, about 3 minutes. Turn and grill on the other 2 sides until you get nice grill marks, about 1 minute on each side.
• Divide the peaches among 4 bowls and serve with the frozen yogurt and toasted almonds, if desired.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH CINNAMON SUGAR BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl add the butter and stir until smooth. Add the cinnamon sugar, granulated sugar and salt and mix until combined.
• Heat grill to high. Brush peaches with oil and grill until golden brown and just cooked through. Top each with a few teaspoons of the butter and garnish with mint leaves.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Cut peaches in half and use a spoon to remove the pits. Rub the peach halves together to release their juices, then place cut side down over direct heat, 6 inches from the coals, or over medium-high heat on a gas grill or indoor grill pan. Grill until peaches are lightly charred, soft, and warmed all the way through, 3-4½ minutes.
• To serve, place the peaches on individual serving plates or one large platter. Drizzle with wine, then add freshly ground black pepper. Spoon dollops of crème fraîche over the peaches, then finish with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH THYME, MASCARPONE AND HONEY

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high.
• Place the peaches cut side down onto the grill and cook until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the grill. Transfer the peaches, cut sides up, to a grill-proof baking dish or baking sheet and drizzle evenly with the 6 tablespoons of honey. Sprinkle with the thyme, then place the dish on the grill and cover the grill. Continue to cook until the peaches are soft, about 5 minutes, again depending on the grill. Remove the baking dish from the grill and divide the peach halves between 6 dessert plates. Divide the mascarpone evenly among the plates and drizzle with additional honey, if desired. Serve immediately.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH MOONSHINE SYRUP AND SORGHUM YOGURT

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the cut sides of the peaches with sorghum and sprinkle with salt. Melt the butter in the hot grill pan, then lay the peaches cut-side down in the pan to start charring. Be careful not to move them, because the sugar in the sorghum will create beautiful grill marks. Cook until the edges of the peaches are bubbling and caramelized, about 2 minutes, then turn 90 degrees and cook 1 to 2 more minutes to create diamond grill marks. Remove the peaches and set aside.
• Mix together the yogurt and sorghum in a bowl.
• Make the moonshine syrup: Combine the sugar, moonshine, vanilla, lemon zest and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• To serve, divide the peaches among bowls, spoon in the syrup and then place a large dollop of yogurt on top.

GRILLED PEACHES AND PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-low to low heat. Spray a grill tray with holes with cooking spray.
• Mix the olive oil and maple syrup together in a small bowl and brush over the peaches and pineapple. Put the fruit cut-side down on the prepared grill tray and cook low and slow, rotating them 90 degrees halfway through, about 5 minutes. Monitor the cooking temperature and keep it low enough so that the maple syrup doesn't burn but browns a little. Set the fruit aside to cool.
• To serve, arrange the fruit over scoops of vanilla ice cream, sprinkle pecans all over the top and drizzle with extra maple syrup.