Southern Grilled Peaches Recipes

SOUTHERN GRILLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Place peach down on the grill flesh side down and gril for about 1-2 minutes or until grill marks appear.
• Remove peach from grill and put a generous amount of whipped cream in the center of the peach where the seed was.
• Drizzle maple syrup or chocolate sauce (or both) over the peach and serve warm with a side of ice cream.

MARINATED GRILLED PEACHES WITH CLOVES

Steps:

• Cut peaches in half and remove seed. Place clove in the center of each peach and sprinkle with mint and cinnamon. Melt butter and mix with honey, cinnamon and brown sugar. Brush each peach with butter mixture. Place peaches skin side down on grill and grill to heat through about 4 minutes. Whip cream and 4 ounces powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. Place 2 halves of peach on plate and garnish with 1 tablespoon of whipped cream. Garnish plates with remaining 4 ounces of powder.

SIMPLE GRILLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Halve and pit peaches.
• Preheat grill to high. Dip cut side of peaches in olive oil. Place peaches, cut side down, on grill until warmed through; release from grill.
• Divide among 4 bowls. Top with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

NANA'S SOUTHERN PICKLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, vinegar and water in a large pot, and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Press one or two cloves into each peach, and place into the boiling syrup. Boil for 20 minutes, or until peaches are tender.
• Spoon peaches into sterile jars and top with liquid to 1/2 inch from the rim. Put one cinnamon stick into each jar. Wipe the rims with a clean dry cloth, and seal with lids and rings. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes to seal, or consult times recommended by your local extension.

SOUTHERN FRIED PEACHES

Steps:

• Peel and halve peaches.
• Melt butter in skillet.
• Place cut side down in skillet.
• When edges are browned, turn over.
• Sprinkle with half the sugars and allow other side to brown.
• Turn once more and sprinkle with remaining sugars.
• Cook until sugars caramelize slightly, turning peaches to coat.
• Serve as is or top with whipped cream and chopped pecans.

GRILLED BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEACHES

Steps:

• Add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, pepper, and salt to a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 2-3 minutes.
• Lay peaches in a shallow glass dish.
• Pour marinade mixture over the peaches; toss gently or turn to coat.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Remove peaches from marinade; reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade mixture and set aside what is left.
• In a small bowl whisk the 2 tablespoons marinade and oil until blended well (this will be used as a vinaigrette so set it aside, too).
• Place peach halves, with cut side down on a greased grill rack, over medium heat.
• Cover with grill lid and grill about 5 minutes on each side or until firm and golden, baste with remaining marinade.
• Serve peaches with vinaigrette.

FRESH SOUTHERN PEACH COBBLER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.
• Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH SWEETENED SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Prepare Grilled Peaches; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar.
• Spoon mixture over peaches; sprinkle with crushed amaretti cookies.