Summary
- Grilled fruit is a tasty BBQ idea that works for a huge variety of fruit, from peaches to plums.
- Quick and easy recipes like grilled pineapple with rum glaze add variety.
- Grilled watermelon salad paired with feta cheese and balsamic is a refreshing hit.
Grilled fruit? Who would have thought it was a thing? But it is, and it's delicious! Try some easy recipes using grilled fruit at your next BBQ. You and your guests won't be disappointed.
From grilled pineapples to watermelon, there are many fruits that grill up beautifully. Play around with grilled fruit recipes and explore the many possibilities you have when it comes to your grill to take your BBQ skills to a whole new level of amazing.
1 Grilled Peaches with Honey and Cinnamon
Sweet but sugar-free and healthy
A recipe for grilled peaches with honey and cinnamon is simple yet delicious and will be a hit at your next summer cookout!
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preheat your grill to medium heat. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, and cinnamon. Brush the mixture over the cut side of the peaches. Grill the peaches for four to five minutes per side, or until they are tender and grilled to your liking.
To properly cut peaches, start by slicing them in half right through the pit. Working carefully, use the knife to remove the peach pit. If the pit is stubborn, gently run the tip of the knife around the pit to loosen it. You should be able to pull the pit out with your fingers after this.
Serve the grilled peaches with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, and enjoy! You can also try it with a garnish of soft cheese, such as ricotta or cottage cheese.
2 Grilled Pineapple With Rum Glaze
Add a blast of sweet, tart flavor to the table
A simple grilled pineapple dish is not only delicious but also easy to make.
First, cut the pineapple into thick slices. Then, in a small bowl, mix the rum, sugar, and ground ginger. Preheat your grill to medium heat, and then brush the pineapple slices with the rum mixture. Grill for about five minutes per side, or until the pineapple is grilled to your liking. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Pineapple works well in grilled fruit recipes because it has a lot of flavor and slices well, creating easily manageable pieces.
Avoid the temptation to move slices of fruit around on the grill. Once they're on the grill, leave them in place for a few minutes to let them cook. Otherwise, you will get uneven grill marks.
3 Grilled Watermelon Salad
A refreshing addition to any BBQ
Watermelon is a quintessential summer fruit and there’s no better way to enjoy it than by grilling it. A grilled watermelon salad is the perfect dish for your next backyard BBQ.
- To make this salad, preheat your grill to high heat.
- To grill watermelon you want to leave the rind on, so be sure to wash the outside of the melon thoroughly before slicing.
- Cut the melon in half across the thickest part of the melon.
- Slice those halves into halves and do it again, so you end up with large melon chunks.
- Cut these chunks into triangles, or wedge shapes.
- Slice the chunks down into ½-inch slices.
- Grill the watermelon slices for two to three minutes per side until grill marks appear.
Pair the watermelon slices with feta cheese, fresh mint, and balsamic vinegar to create a salad that is both sweet and savory. The grilled watermelon brings a smoky flavor to the dish, while the feta provides a creamy contrast. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar ties everything together.
You can serve this salad as a side or main dish. It’s also perfect for potlucks or picnics. Just make sure to keep it chilled until you’re ready to serve. There are many ways to play around with this dish to create several different grilled fruit recipes featuring watermelon and savory ingredients.
Charcoal grills often take about one to two minutes longer to cook fruit than other types of grills, so adjust your cook time if you're working with charcoal.
4 Grilled Plums With Blue Cheese and Balsamic Glaze
Enjoy this sweet and savory summer treat
BBQ grilled plums with blue cheese and balsamic glaze are the perfect summer treat.
Plums are a great fruit to grill because the natural sugars in the plum caramelize and create a delicious grilled flavor.
Unlike other fruits, plums are not cut into slices for use in grilled fruit recipes. Instead, cut the plums cleanly in half. The cut side will be placed down on the grill.
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How to Make Grilled Plums With Blue Cheese |
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To make these grilled plums, you'll start by cutting the plums in half and removing the pit. |
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Brush them with a little olive oil or vegetable oil. |
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Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and place the plum halves on the grill, cut side down. |
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Grill for about two to three minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the plums are slightly softened. |
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While the plums are grilling, prepare the blue cheese and balsamic glaze. |
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For the blue cheese, crumble some cheese into a small bowl. |
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For the balsamic glaze, you'll need to heat some balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat until it's slightly thickened. |
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Once the plums are grilled, place them on a serving plate and top with crumbled blue cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately! |
Choose ripe, firm plums, not soft or squishy fruits. Any type of plum can be grilled, so feel free to use your favorite cultivar.
5 Grilled Apples With Caramel Sauce
Caramel and apples are a perfect pairing
If you love grilled fruit, you'll want to try apple slices! A grilled apple dish is simple to make and delicious. The apples are full of flavor when grilled to perfection, and the caramel sauce adds a lovely sweetness that takes them to another level.
- 4 large apples, cored and sliced into thin wedges
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Start by preheating your grill to medium heat. Melt the butter in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Next, brush the apple slices with the melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon-nutmeg mixture. Grill the apples for about eight minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
Once the apples are grilled, drizzle with caramel sauce and serve immediately. The caramel will melt beautifully against the warm apples and add a nice sweetness to the dish.
Add Another Layer to Your BBQ Game
Grilled fruit is the perfect addition to any backyard BBQ. Play around with grilled fruit recipes and try grilling your own favorite fruits on the grill to see what you end up with. Pair your favorite fruits with ingredients like sugar, honey, and syrup to enhance the natural sweetness.
Use grilled fruit for sweet or savory dishes of all kinds. Fruit is a wonderful complement for grilled meats and it gives you even more versatility when it comes to your backyard BBQ events. Take your grilling game to a whole new level by adding grilled fruit to your menu.