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Grilled Peach & Vanilla Bean Crisp

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Grilled Peach & Vanilla Bean Crisp: Best of Summer Desserts

This Grilled Peach & Vanilla Bean Crisp is a sweet contrast of warm peaches and cool cream with the crunchy, nutty goodness of traditional crisps.

Dessert may not be the first thing that comes to mind when the mood to cook with fire takes hold, but the intense heat caramelizes natural sugars with subtle notes of smoke.

 

Grilled peaches highlight in this dessert crisp or with a simple dollop of real whipped cream when summer days are warm and peaches are in peak season.

No special grill pan is needed if you keep the peaches in larger pieces to lay directly on the grill grates.

peaches on the grill

Steps to Grill Peaches

 

  1. Halve or quarter the peaches, remove pit, leaving the skin intact.
  2. Drizzle olive oil on the cut side and sprinkle with a little cinnamon and nutmeg.
  3. Grill peaches over med-high heat about 3 minutes on each side, starting cut side down, until soft.
  4. Transfer to a cutting board, remove the skin and slice.
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Grilled Peach & Vanilla Bean Crisp

Sweet vanilla crisp with grilled peaches.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Judy Purcell

Ingredients

For the peach filing:

  • 7 medium peaches , halved
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 whole vanilla bean , inside of pod scraped
  • 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter , browned
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • olive oil

For the topping:

  • 1/2 cup sprouted wheat flour [for GF use brown rice flour]
  • 3/4 cup oats [for GF make sure oats are labeled Gluten-Free]
  • 3 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter , softened

Instructions

  • Prepare the vanilla bean by slicing it lengthwise and scraping the inside of the pod with the back of a knife, careful to remove only the soft seeds and not the fibrous hull. Peel and slice two of the peaches, removing the pit. Puree these peaches with the honey, vanilla bean contents, brandy, lemon juice, and vanilla in a food processor until smooth.
  • In a saucepan over med heat, cook 2 tablespoons of butter until light golden brown. Add peach puree to the butter and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • For the topping, combine the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, pecans, and sea salt. Mix-in the softened butter by working the butter into the mixture with your fingertips until incorporated. Set aside.
  • Halve the remaining peaches, remove pit, leaving the skin intact. On the cut side, drizzle olive oil over peaches and sprinkle with a little cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Grill peaches over med-high heat on a preheated grill, starting cut side down. Grill on each side about 3-5 minutes or until peaches are softened.
  • Transfer peaches to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, remove the skin and slice, arranging slices in an 8x8 buttered casserole dish.
  • Pour peach sauce over sliced peaches and top with crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes to brown topping and meld flavors. Or if using a metal baking pan, place back on the grill over indirect heat until browned and bubbly.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 11.7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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  3. Alea Milham says

    I have just started taking advantage of the barbecue to grill fruits for dessert after my husband is done grilling dinner. The flavor is amazing. I cannot wait to try your crisp. It sounds divine! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe with the Hearth and Soul Hop.

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    • Judy says

      This was my first attempt — around here, peaches don’t last long enough to make it near any cooking device, but these had a special assignment 😉

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