Grilled Peaches on the BBQ

A little plate of summer, straight from the grill. These barbecue-grilled peaches develop a subtle smoky note and just enough caramelization to let their juicy sweetness shine. Instead of placing them directly on the fire, we use a cast iron grill pan. Why? It gives you more control over the heat, ensures perfect grill marks, and prevents the delicate fruit from burning or falling through the grates. 
Zomerse perziken op de BBQ

Preparation 

  1. Cut the peaches into wedges and remove the pit. Slice into 6–8 pieces and lightly brush the cut sides with oil. 
  1. Heat a cast iron grill pan on a well-preheated BBQ. Grill the peaches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until nice char marks appear. 
  1. Whip the mascarpone with the icing sugar. Taste and adjust to your liking – the peaches are already sweet, so go easy on the sugar. 
  1. Spoon a generous dollop of mascarpone cream onto each plate, arrange the warm peach wedges, and top with crumbled cantuccini and fresh mint. 

Pro tip: a cast iron grill pan – like the one from Nori – really makes a difference. It preserves the fruit’s texture, boosts flavor, and gives you those beautiful grill lines. 

Fascinated by hybrid grilling or open-fire cooking? Be sure to check out our hybrid grilling blog or discover many interesting tips from Chef Tom Degroote.

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    (serves 4) 

    • 4 ripe peaches 
    • 250 g mascarpone 
    • 1.5 tbsp icing sugar 
    • Neutral oil, like sunflower oil 
    • 8 cantuccini cookies 

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