Summer Grilled Peaches Recipes

SUMMER GRILLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place 2 peach halves, cut side up, onto a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. In a small bowl, mix together blueberries, honey or agave, cinnamon and lemon juice. Spread mixture evenly among all peach halves. Fold foil tightly over peaches, ensuring that there is a tight seal. Place aluminum foil-wrapped peaches in a baking dish and roast until tender, about 15 minutes, depending on how ripe your peaches are. Carefully open foil pouches, allowing steam to escape. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately. (To grill, set grill to medium-low heat. Grill for 15 - 18 minutes, or until peaches are tender.)

GRILLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Right before cooking, slice the peaches along the seam and pit them. Coat them in oil for cooking, being sure to give them a thick, even coating. I prefer to toss them in a gallon size Ziplock bag along with the oil and gently rub the oil into the peach. This reduces mess, which is critical when you might be in the backyard, far from access to a sink. Don't use extra virgin olive oil, as the smoke point is lower and may cause the peaches to taste burnt and smoky. Grill the peaches skin side up for 5-6 minutes. When they begin to sizzle and shine, turn them over onto their skin and cook for another 6-7 minutes, or until they soften and lose a little bit of their shape. Serve immediately, with or without a garnish of whipped cream or ice cream. If you don't have room to eat all the peaches you've grilled, they can be reheated in the microwave for about 30 seconds, and they still taste great the second time around.