Grilled Peaches with Sea Salt Bourbon Caramel

I’m back from a fantastic weekend celebrating the upcoming marriage of one of the best gals I know. I’m a bit sore, sleep-deprived and my voice is at half-capacity, but it was all worth it. We spent 3 amazing days on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan surrounded by gorgeous views of Lake Huron with perfect weather. I hope to get together a post of my favorite pictures, but if you can’t wait another minute, head over to my Instagram page for a preview.

Now let’s talk about this perfect summer dessert. I love a drippy ripe peach all on its own, but sometimes when you’re entertaining, you want to step it up a little. This easy dessert is THE thing to do when you already have the barbecue going. Halve the peaches and place them on the grill while your meat is resting. Pull the peach halves off when you have pretty grill marks and serve them after dinner with a drizzle of sea salt bourbon caramel and a scoop of your favorite store-bought vanilla bean ice cream or make your own vanilla bean ice cream! I guarantee happy guests.

The auction for Echoing Good’s Bake for their Sake happened over the weekend and I’m happy to report that together we raised $1,400, which will make it possible for 15,400 meals to be served at school lunch programs in Uganda! Thanks for your support!

Grilled Peaches With Sea Salt Bourbon Caramel

Adapted from Two Tarts, serves 6-8

I used Maker’s Mark bourbon, but you can use your favorite bourbon. The caramel comes together pretty quickly, so watch it carefully. This is a wonderful dessert for entertaining, especially if you already have the grill going for other things. I did not peel the peaches and that is why I recommend using organic peaches. After a few minutes on the grill, the skin of the peach will easily yield to a metal spoon.

Instructions

Cut ripe peaches in half and remove the pit. This will be quite easy if the peach is ripe. Brush the cut side of the peach half with a little grapeseed or flavorless oil.
Turn your gas grill on high or make a two-zone fire on your charcoal grill (charcoal grill set-up here).
Place the peaches, cut side down on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes. Or until you get nice grill marks and the peach is a bit soft. Take peaches off the grill and set aside.
Add the butter, brown sugar, bourbon, cinnamon and sea salt to a medium pot and cook over medium heat until bubbling. Let cook for 5-10 minutes or until very bubbly and thickened. You want the consistency of a thin caramel. Remove from the heat.
Serve each person one peach half with a scoop of good vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the caramel.

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Sea salt bourbon caramel??? UM YES.

nicoledula said on July 23, 2013 at 2:06 pm :

It’s pretty incredible! Once the sauce turns into a thick caramel the bourbon flavor changes from sharp to dreamy!

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Does it get any better? Wait, I’ll answer that. I don’t think so! Perfect summer dessert, Nicole.

nicoledula said on July 24, 2013 at 9:56 am :

Ha! Thanks, Kasey!

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Wow that looks so stunning!

nicoledula said on July 24, 2013 at 9:57 am :

Thank you, Jocelyn!

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Nicole, I love this idea! I just found an amazing farmer’s market peach deal–10 for $1! I should have bought out the entire stall 🙂 Can’t wait to give these a try!

nicoledula said on July 24, 2013 at 10:48 am :

What an amazing deal, Amy! I hope you love the recipe 🙂

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You had me at Bourbon.. This is everything Grilled Peaches should be. 🙂

nicoledula said on July 24, 2013 at 1:53 pm :

Isn’t bourbon the best?? You will flip for the caramel!

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WHAT. That looks absolutely insane! Peaches are one of my favorite parts of summer…can’t wait to try this!

nicoledula said on July 29, 2013 at 4:41 pm :

Thanks, Shoko!

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Sues said on July 23, 2013 at 1:56 pm :

Sea salt bourbon caramel??? UM YES.

- nicoledula said on July 23, 2013 at 2:06 pm :
  
  It’s pretty incredible! Once the sauce turns into a thick caramel the bourbon flavor changes from sharp to dreamy!
  
Kasey said on July 23, 2013 at 6:40 pm :

Does it get any better? Wait, I’ll answer that. I don’t think so! Perfect summer dessert, Nicole.

- nicoledula said on July 24, 2013 at 9:56 am :
  
  Ha! Thanks, Kasey!
  
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) said on July 23, 2013 at 11:36 pm :

Wow that looks so stunning!

- nicoledula said on July 24, 2013 at 9:57 am :
  
  Thank you, Jocelyn!
  
Amy | Club Narwhal said on July 24, 2013 at 10:30 am :

Nicole, I love this idea! I just found an amazing farmer’s market peach deal–10 for $1! I should have bought out the entire stall 🙂 Can’t wait to give these a try!

- nicoledula said on July 24, 2013 at 10:48 am :
  
  What an amazing deal, Amy! I hope you love the recipe 🙂
  
Erika said on July 24, 2013 at 1:29 pm :

You had me at Bourbon.. This is everything Grilled Peaches should be. 🙂

- nicoledula said on July 24, 2013 at 1:53 pm :
  
  Isn’t bourbon the best?? You will flip for the caramel!
  
shoko said on July 26, 2013 at 10:32 pm :

WHAT. That looks absolutely insane! Peaches are one of my favorite parts of summer…can’t wait to try this!

- nicoledula said on July 29, 2013 at 4:41 pm :
  
  Thanks, Shoko!
  
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