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
- As a beautiful side dish straight from the grill and onto the plate.
- As a warm dessert with a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon with a scoop of ice cream.
- As a warm dessert with a dollop of whipped cream.
- 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
Grilled Peaches Caprese
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.
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Jeff says
Can’t wait for the peaches to ripen so we can make this again! It’s always a winner!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Jeff! We feel the exact same way about this recipe 🙂
Hayley | The Simple Supper says
Peaches aren’t in season for me just yet but the second I get some get my hands on some I am making this! I love the savory flavor profile!
Traci Antonovich says
Woohoo…love hearing that, Hayley! Thanks for getting excited…hope you love them!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
Wow! I would never have thought to make caprese with grilled peaches!! These look absolutely fabulous!!!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Elaine! It’s super scrumptious…can’t wait to make it when our peaches start falling from our tree 🙂
Alyssa says
SO good. It’s like summer on a plate.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Alyssa…love hearing it said like that 🙂
Stephanie says
I’ve really been wanting to try grilling peaches and this sounds like a great recipe to try with them. I’ll bet the balsamic glaze is perfect on these 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Stephanie! You are spot on about the balsamic glaze 🙂
Sandi says
I love grilled fruit Traci, what a spectacular new recipe for me to try 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Sandi! Love hearing that 🙂