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Home » Recipes » Dessert » Grilled Peach & Vanilla Bean Crisp

Grilled Peach & Vanilla Bean Crisp

Published August 12, 2011. Last updated May 28, 2019 by Judy Purcell 17 Comments

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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 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Judy Purcell
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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
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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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Filed Under: Dessert, Gluten Free, Grilling, Recipes Tagged With: grilling fruit, peaches

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  1. Zoe says

    May 3, 2019 at 8:03 am

    5 stars
    Grilled peaches are sublime!

    Reply
  2. Jason@JLHealth says

    August 22, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    I seriously got chills as I finished reading your post! Incredible!!

    Thanks for sharing at the hearth and soul hop.

    Reply
  3. Alea Milham says

    August 22, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Judy says

      August 22, 2011 at 1:00 pm

      And thanks for sharing on Twitter! I appreciate that 🙂

      Reply
  4. teri@thefreshmancook says

    August 19, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    I love crisps. This one sure looks like a winner! I am looking forward to baking this. I linked to you from Friday Foods. Thanks

    Reply
    • Judy says

      August 19, 2011 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks, let me know how you like it 🙂

      Reply
  5. ekatskitchen says

    August 19, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    MMMM I miss my Colorado peaches! This sounds like a truly delightful dessert. 🙂 Thanks for linking up to Friday Potluck this week!

    Reply
  6. April @ The 21st Century Housewife says

    August 17, 2011 at 9:40 am

    This peach crisp sounds so good! I like the pecans in the topping, and the brandy in the peaches! Thank you for sharing another delicious, gluten free recipe with the Hearth and Soul blog hop.

    Reply
    • Judy says

      August 17, 2011 at 1:52 pm

      Love Hearth & Soul, glad to be part of it 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jill says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful dish at FAT TUESDAY. I really love your cooking! Hope tos ee you next week!

    Reply
    • Judy says

      August 17, 2011 at 1:51 pm

      Glad to participate, thanks for hosting!

      Reply
  8. thedrivencook says

    August 15, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    I’ve never grilled peaches but it has always sounded good! This is inspiring!

    Reply
    • Judy says

      August 16, 2011 at 6:34 am

      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 😉

      Reply
  9. Rug Cleaning Los Angeles says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    YUMMY! This looks like such a great summertime desert… I’m going to try it out this weekend! Can’t wait!
    -Rachel

    Reply
  10. Christina says

    August 14, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Oh man….you know me and my peach addiction! This crisp looks incredible! 🙂

    Reply
  11. itsybitsybrianna says

    August 13, 2011 at 5:51 am

    Good HEAVENS This looks amazing
    please stop by and say hi.
    xoxo

    Reply
  12. Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide says

    August 12, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Looks simply, utterly fantastic!

    Reply
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