Description
This easy and elegant summer dessert features fresh peaches grilled to perfection and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and a luscious homemade bourbon caramel sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the ideal way to celebrate peach season with a delightful combination of smoky, sweet, and boozy flavors.
Ingredients
Grilled Peaches
- 4 fresh peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or any neutral-flavored oil)
Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
- Bourbon caramel sauce, prepared according to recipe
Instructions
- Prepare the bourbon caramel sauce. Follow your favorite recipe or prepare a bourbon caramel sauce beforehand, ensuring it is warm and ready to serve with the grilled peaches.
- Heat the grill or grill pan. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to achieve nice char marks on your peaches.
- Brush peaches with oil. Lightly brush the cut sides of the halved peaches with avocado oil to prevent sticking and enhance caramelization.
- Grill the peaches. Place the peaches cut-side-down on the hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes until they develop light grill marks and are slightly softened. Flip the peaches and grill the skin side for an additional 2 minutes.
- Assemble and serve. Transfer the grilled peaches to serving bowls with the cut side up, top each with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle generously with bourbon caramel sauce, and serve immediately while the ice cream remains cold.
Notes
- You can substitute avocado oil with any neutral oil such as grapeseed or vegetable oil.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use caramel sauce without bourbon or substitute bourbon with vanilla extract.
- Peaches should be ripe but firm to hold their shape on the grill.
- Grill times may vary based on your equipment; watch closely to avoid burning.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with toasted pecans or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added flavor and texture.
