Grilled Peaches from the Barbecue

Grilled Peaches from the BBQ©Kevin Ashton2023
Grilled Peaches from the BBQ©Kevin Ashton2023

Today was the second lesson of my online via zoom BBQ Master Class. Last week one of my students asked me about making desserts on the BBQ, so I created this one for today’s lesson.

The Key to making your dessert dishes on the BBQ is a clean grill and free from of bits of chicken and barbecue sauce, which of course is a particular No No, for your vegetarian guests.   So if you wish to create your “pudding on the grill” you need to first give your grill a good brush down with a wire brush, to clean it.  Once clean, wipe the grill bars down with a clean rag soaked in a little vegetable oil. to remove any loose carbon particles which wil get onto your food. If your BBQ is a charcoal grill you might need to also top up your charcoal and let the coals temper before you start which usually takes 35 minutes or so.

Before you read my recipe have seen my “Pop Up BBQ” that I created for my master class?

Grilled Peaches (serves 2)

2 or 3 large ripe peaches

Sour cream

Mixed Spice (similar to All Spice)

2 Tbsp Peach Schnapps

Fresh Raspberries to decorate

juice and zest from 1 large lemon

Vegetable Oil

3 Tbsp Caster Sugar

Method:

  1. Remove the stones from your peaches and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
  2. Heat the sugar in a non stick frying pan until begins to turn lightly brown at the edges.
  3. Add the  juice and zest of the lemon and the peach schnapps, stir well and cook making sure the sugar has completely melted then remove from the heat.
  4. Heat the grill up to a medium heat and grill the peaches 3 minutes cut side down.
  5. Turn the peach over and cook them 2 more minutes then transfer them to the frying pan keep warm on a low heat and baste with the peach syrup, then sprinkle with mixed spice.

To serve

Spoon 2- 3 peach halves into each bowl add some syrup and then top with a dollop of Sour cream and a few fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of mixed spice.

Chefs Tips

*Use 1 large peach per person or add more if they are smaller and don’t use Doughnut (flat peaches) as getting out the stone cleanly, is difficult. The peaches must be ripe to get the best flavour from them.

Grilled Peaches from the BBQ©Kevin Ashton2023

25 thoughts on “Grilled Peaches from the Barbecue”

      1. Wow! Thank’s Kevin, say hello to Sophie she is your amazing partner.
        Exactly you are so lucky, she as well.
        Lovely couple. Have a lovely and blessing time!
        All the best.
        Elvira 🙂

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  6. Love grilled peaches, and I love your backyard! Your gas grill is similar to my new one that I’ve barely broken in with a wok insert. I must admit, I like my little charcoal Weber the best though.
    I’m stealing your idea of the herb shelf right by the barbeque! I only have to move my herb pots a little distance…

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    1. Thanks Dorothy, glad you like my Pop Up BBQ Kitchen, having everything to hand.

      The charcoal grill you see in the reel is 12 years old and I removed the rust and spray painted it with high heat paint. In my master class I use both gas and charcoal BBQ’s to show people the pros and cons of both.

      I also try to get my audience to think of other dishes than traditional pitmaster BBQ. Last week I did home made Naan Bread, Roasted Vegetable Curry and smoky grilled marsala chicken.
      Best Wishes
      Kevin

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  7. Simple, but delicious.
    I’m a fan of grilled peaches w burrata. We had some in Healdsburg California last weekend. Just divine!

    Thanks for sharing your tips. I went on a shopping rant recently and bought many liquors. I don’t remember buying peach, but I bet substituting a cognac would do.

    Take care and happy end of Summer to you and the family.
    Teri

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    1. Hi Teri hope you are well?

      Burrata, is great idea to put with grilled peaches.
      Have ever tried smoked Burrata?

      Back in the UK we have endured a lot of rain in July and so far in August (after a hot June) whilst mainland Europe is suffering from a record heat wave. Thankfully my popup gazebo keeps me dry on days I’m filming.

      We are enjoying the year but it is going to fast.
      Best Wishes
      Kevin 🙂

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    1. Thanks Julie for kind words, I do hope you give my recipe a try. The key when grilling fruit is make sure the grill is clean and don’t grill for too long or the char overpowers the flavour of the fruit.
      Best Wishes
      Kevin

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