Description
A simple and delightful dessert featuring ripe peaches and nectarines grilled to caramelized perfection, served with creamy vanilla ice cream, honey drizzle, and a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 ripe peaches
- 2 ripe nectarines
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 8 large scoops vanilla ice cream
- Honey for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare it for grilling the fruit.
- Prepare the fruit: Cut the peaches and nectarines in half, remove the pits, and brush each half with a light coating of canola oil to prevent sticking and promote caramelization.
- Grill the fruit: Place the peach and nectarine halves cut-side down on the hot grill. Grill for about 3 to 4 minutes, rotating them 90 degrees halfway through to achieve attractive grill marks and ensure even caramelization.
- Remove and serve: Use tongs to carefully remove the grilled fruit from the grill. Place a large scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center of each fruit half.
- Finish with honey and salt: Drizzle honey over the grilled fruit and ice cream, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt to enhance the flavor contrast. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose peaches that are ripe but still firm to hold their shape when grilling.
- Use a neutral oil like canola to avoid overpowering the fruit’s natural sweetness.
- For added flavor, you can also sprinkle a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg over the fruit before grilling.
- If you don’t have access to an outdoor grill, a grill pan on the stovetop can be used instead.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm fruit and cold ice cream.
