Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Grilled Peaches with Greek Yogurt, Cinnamon and Agave Nectar.


Next time you're grilling please give these a go.  They're wonderfully delicious and you don't have to heat up your kitchen as you just pop them on the grill for a couple of minutes.  You can feel virtuous too as they're a healthful treat.  Peaches seem to be especially good this year, our local farmer's market  is positively bursting with the most flavorful peaches.  It's good to use just ripe ones for this recipe.  Too mushy and they fall apart, too hard and they're still crunchy.  If you can't track down agave nectar, use maple syrup or honey.



For the peaches;

4 ripe peaches, halved and stoned.
1 tablespoon of canola oil

For the topping;

1/2 cup of Greek vanilla (or plain) yogurt.
A good squeeze (depending on your sweet tooth) of agave nectar
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Halve and stone the peaches.

Rub all over with the canola oil.

Mix the topping ingredients together, add the agave nectar to taste. Set aside in the fridge while grilling the peaches.


Place the peaches on the hot grill for approx 3-4 minutes per side, depending on the ripeness of the peach.


Remove from the grill, fill the cavity with the topping and squeeze a little extra agave nectar over the top.

Serve while the peach is warm and the topping just beginning to melt.

38 comments:

  1. Aah delicious Mary; in this time really miss peaches thanks God we have in winter orsnges,apples,and pears. Lol

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  2. What a wonderful summertime treat! The yogurt topping looks perfectly delicious!

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  3. I've been looking at grilled peach recipes - and am a Greek yogurt fanatic! This sounds perfect to me. Easy, beautiful and a great combination of flavors. Thanks!

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  4. Now this is a really delicious summer dessert, Mary. I'll be trying it out on the weekend when I won't be eating alone and will have fresh peaches from the market! Sandra

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  5. This is nice for the summer, especially since peaches are so good right now! I think it looks delicious!

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  6. Hi Mary. Peaches, plums and nectarines are so amazing this time of year. They are so juicy that they taste like candy to me. I love the idea of grilling up the peaches. I just threw some plouts on a pizza the other day and the taste was insane. Cooking or grilling the fruit really intensifies the flavor.

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  7. Nice idea, very fresh looking and also Greek-style, the perfect combination for my mood. Just right for the hot temperatures right now when we don't feel like using the oven :)

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  8. oh boy these look so good, so summery, thanks for sharing this!

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  9. I love this recipe! It even fits into my new food restrictions!!

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  10. Don't you just love grilled peaches. I make these all summer long. Except I pop a Hershey kiss in it when it comes off the grilled.

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  11. peaches, cinnamon and yogurt are so incredible together. the flavors remind me of peach pie but with yogurt instead of the crust/ love it

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  12. This looks delicious! I eat something similar for dinner almost every night! Greek yoghurt with almonds and blueberries and (Greek) honey!
    I'm definitely trying this recipe!

    Maria

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  13. I'm adding peaches to our shopping list while we visit our local farmer's market on Saturday. I'm just dying to try this out! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. This sounds delectable and I can imagine making it in Brittany, but using local honey... Yum!

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  15. Are those white meat peaches? Have never grilled peaches, but since I just finished putting up about 7 bags of fresh peaches, I see no reason not to try it!! looks YUMMY!

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  16. This look so simple and beautiful! What a great summer dessert :D

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  17. Mary,
    I've been wanting to try this out grilled peaches. Yours are lovely, especially with the Greek Yogurt filling. Can't wait to try them.

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  18. What a delectable way to serve peaches!

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  19. I love grilling fruit.. it's simple and so very delicious!

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  20. This looks wonderful, a friend was just telling me she loves grilled pineapple, I haven't tried either!

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  21. These do look delicious! I have yet to use agave nectar,I think I need to branch out.

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  22. Oh I can just imagine how lovely and sweet these must taste. I've never heard of agave nectar though.

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  23. Oh wow Mary! How luscious! These would totally be worth firing up the grill in the morning, just to have something special like this for breakfast! : )

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  24. There would not be a moments hesitation to grill and enjoy these fruits! Over the top delicious! Definitely natures candy.

    Velva

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  25. How perfect for a summer treat. My Hubs is the grill master around here...I'll have to see if I can get these into the rotation this weekend. And I can eat it without feeling guilty. ;)

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  26. I've never tried grilled peaches, sounds yummy.

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  27. Yum, Mary - what a wonderful treat! Love all these flavors together - perfect for a light summer dessert! Thanks

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  28. Very refreshing and delicious treat , Mary ! Such a wonderful summertime dessert !

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  30. I definitely plan on making something similar this summer. I like the greek yogurt idea. It works so well in place of cream or ice cream sometimes. And you can feel a bit better about it ;)

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  31. Absolutely loving this, Mary. Not only its is a beautiful summer dessert, but you lightened it up with the Agave nectar, which I also use to sweeten certain things!

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  32. I love grilled peache. But I make them a bit less healthy by stuffing with chocolate ;-)

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  33. I love the simplicity of your dessert! Peaches are in season here and I'm going to give this a try.

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  34. Oh, I MUST revisit grilling peaches. The last time, my peaches weren't ripe enough :( Yours look fantastic, Mary!

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  35. Looks absolutely delicious! - we must have both had youghurt in mind, as I posted a Turkish yoghurt drink - look forward to trying yours!

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  36. I love grilling fruits but have never filled them with mascarpone before. These sound heavenly! I think grilling fruits, especially peaches this time of year makes them utterly delicious and sweet. Thanks for sharing a recipe using grilled fruits that I haven't tried yet.

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  37. What a simple yet utterly delicious and perfectly summery dessert- perfect treat for these rainy days!

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  38. sounds delish! a perfect treat after a meal. i got to kiv this!

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