The perfect recipe for your favorite summer stone fruit! Grilled Peaches with Blueberry Basil Butter make a great summer side dish or light dessert for any occasion.

Grilled peaches on a white platter with blueberry compound butter being placed on top with a spreader.


Grilled Peaches 

The best part of summer has arrived, peach season! Biting into a fresh summer peach is one of life’s great pleasures, especially when they’re still warm from the sun. Their tender flesh gives way to a juicy treat that is perfect in just about any sweet or savory dish.

 I especially love them in a simple salad topped with a zingy dressing like this one.  It’s a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table in a hurry without having to hover over an oven for hours.

But one thing that people often miss out on is throwing their peaches on the grill. Grilled peaches are one of summer’s best kept secrets and the slightly charred edges amp up the sweetness to an extraordinary level. Top them off with a sweet and savory compound butter and you have one magical side dish for the remainder of the summer.

Woman cutting a fresh peach in half.

How To Grill Peaches

Grilling peaches is a great way to showcase their sweet, tangy flavor and makes a wonderful recipe perfect for any summer meal. Top with a dollop of an easy to make compound butter chock full of blueberries and basil for a great creamy counterpart to the subtle tartness of the peach.

 The leftover butter is fantastic on grilled fish and beef, I love saving a bit for a savory twist on my morning muffins, too!

  1. Slice your peaches in half and remove the pit. 
  2. Brush lightly with olive oil and place on the grill cut side down. 
  3. Once your peaches have softened, remove to a platter and top with the Blueberry Basil Butter. 

    They’re wonderful as a side dish with something rich like barbecue baby back ribs. But, also, make a fabulous dessert that’s light and sweet if you’re not really into baking something.

    Grilled peaches on a platter topped with blueberry butter

    Serving Suggestions

    I served my Grilled Peaches with Blueberry Basil Butter with a heaping pile of grilled ribs as a sweet side dish. We even love them with these easy Beef Back Ribs!

    The whole spread just screams summer to me, toss in a few ears of corn and you have one amazing party…even if it’s just for one or two.

    You can even serve this grilled peach recipe with your favorite barbecue chicken or roast chicken dinner!

    grilled peaches on a platter with basil and blueberries.

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    Yield: 4
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Summer's greatest side dish! Easy to make Grilled Peaches are topped with a sweet, savory Blueberry Basil compound butter and makes the perfect addition to any grilled meal like pork, chicken or beef.
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    Ingredients

    • 8 tablespoons salted butter
    • ¼ cup fresh blueberries
    • ¼ cup fresh chopped basil
    • 4 large peaches, halved and pitted
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil or canola oil

    Equipment

    • grill

    Instructions 

    • Place butter and blueberries in a food processor and pulse 4-5 times to blend, then process for 30 seconds.
    • Transfer to a small bowl and fold in the chopped basil.
    • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
    • Brush the cut sides of the peaches with oil and place on the grill, cut side down.
    • Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they begin to soften. Place on a platter.
    • Top each peach with 1/2 tablespoon of the blueberry basil butter and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Grilled peaches can be made up to 4 hours in advance and served at room temperature.
    Blueberry Basil Compound butter can be made up to 7 days in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Leftover butter is fabulous on muffins, toast, grilled fish, chicken, pork and steak!
    Calories: 265kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 200mg, Potassium: 303mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 1273IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg
    Author: Kellie
    Course: Dessert, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American