Grilled Peaches Caprese

Caprese-style Grilled Peaches are topped with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, sliced almonds, and balsamic glaze drizzle. Serve this sweet and savory, low carb number as an appetizer, side dish, or dessert during peach season!

Grilled Peaches Caprese

Get ready to take summer peaches to a whole new level of scrumptious, Caprese style!

If you love sweet and savory flavors, and you love peaches, just wait until you bite into one with fresh mozzarella, basil, and a balsamic drizzle! This grilled fruit recipe will be your new favorite, seasonal treat!

We actually have a peach tree that goes off every summer and demands a little ingenuity beyond canning. That’s exactly how we came up with this idea a few years ago.

I know it might look elegant and fancy, but trust me, I wouldn’t make it if it wasn’t crazy simple. I’m covering all the bases in detail, but feel free to drop your questions in the comments below. Enjoy!!

Tips to select and prepare peaches for grilling

Tip 1: Select peaches that aren’t too ripe. Gently press into each peach with your finger to test firmness. If they indent too easily, they’re probably too ripe. You can still use them, but it might get messy.

Tip 2: Rinse the surface of peaches under cool water and allow to dry

Tip 3: Slice peaches in half and remove pits.

Tip 4: Brush peaches with olive oil.

How to grill peaches

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium heat.

Step 2: Brush grill surface with oil.

Step 3: Carefully place peach halves face down.

Step 4: Grill the peaches 3-5 minutes until the peach becomes tender. If you want perfect grill marks, step away from the peaches. Don’t move them once they’re on the grill.

Step 5: Use tongs to carefully turn peaches over and allow to grill another 3-5 minutes. You want them tender, yet firm enough to not fall apart.

How to serve grilled peaches

1. As a beautiful side dish straight from the grill and onto the plate.
2. As a warm dessert with a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon with a scoop of ice cream.
3. As a warm dessert with a dollop of whipped cream.
4. Caprese style! Keep reading…

How to make Caprese-style peaches on the grill

Step 1: Place fresh mozzarella cheese into the pitted area of the grill cut side.

Step 2: Continue grilling to allow mozzarella to become warm and melted (about 3 minutes).

Step 3: Using tongs, gently remove peach halves and transfer to a serving platter.

Step 4: Sprinkle basil and sliced almonds over the surface, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Caprese grilled peach recipe tips

Ingredient Temperature: Bring peaches and mozzarella to room temperature before cooking to ensure optimal, even heat distribution.

Serving: Serve peaches warm for optimal texture and appearance.

Storage: Store peaches in a chilled, airtight container. Fair warning, they won’t be as pretty as they were when they came off the grill.

Substitutions: Feel free to substitute your favorite creamy, white cheese in this recipe.

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Grilled Peaches Caprese Ingredients

• fresh peaches
• fresh mozzarella
• fresh basil
• sliced almonds
• balsamic glaze (I love the one from Trader Joe’s)

Recommended tools

• chef knife
• cutting board
• outdoor grill
• grilling tongs
• serving platter

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Grilled Peaches Caprese

Caprese-style Grilled Peaches are topped with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, sliced almonds, and balsamic glaze drizzle. Serve this sweet and savory, low carb number as an appetizer, side dish, or dessert during peach season!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 8 3 oz peach halves

Calories 74kcal

Author Traci Antonovich

Ingredients

• 4 6 oz Peaches rinsed, halved & pitted
• 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil to brush on peaches
• 1/4 lb Fresh Mozzarella preferably at room temperature
• 2 Tbsp Sliced Almonds
• 8-10 Fresh Basil Leaves finely chopped
• 1 tsp Balsamic Glaze

Instructions

• Brush the surface of peach halves with EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.

To grill the peaches:

• Preheat grill to medium heat. Clean and brush the grill surface.
• Carefully place PEACH halves face down on the grill surface.
• Grill the peaches 3-5 minutes until the peach becomes tender. If you want perfect grill marks, don't move them once they’re on the grill. Resist the temptation 😉
• Using tongs, carefully turn peaches over and allow to grill another 3-5 minutes. You want them tender and somewhat firm and don’t want them to fall apart during handling.

For the Caprese part:

• Place FRESH MOZZARELLA into the pitted area of the grill cut side.
• Continue grilling to allow mozzarella to become warm and melted (about 3 minutes).
• Using tongs, gently remove peach halves and transfer to a serving platter.
• Sprinkle chopped BASIL and SLICED ALMONDS over the surface, and drizzle with balsamic glaze; serve warm.

RECIPE NOTES

Yield: 8 3oz peach halves

Serving Size: 1 3oz peach half

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are estimates based on unbranded ingredients acquired from a nutrition database. For accurate calculations, please refer to brand packaging information and consult your nutritionist.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Peaches Caprese

Amount Per Serving (3 oz)

Calories 74 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 89mg4%

Potassium 28mg1%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 115IU2%

Calcium 78mg8%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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