Gourmet Grilled Peaches

Recipe courtesy of Tim Palmer, Clover Hill Creations.

Watch your guests lose their manners enjoying this dish. It’s not uncommon to see grown adults licking their plates and begging for more!

4 large fresh peaches, halved and pitted (leave peel on)
½ c. white sugar
1 ½ c. balsamic vinegar
1 T. freshly ground black pepper
5-6 oz. Maytag blue cheese, crumbled

Combine sugar, balsamic vinegar, and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until liquid has reduced by half and set aside to cool. Sauce will thicken and have a slightly syrupy consistency.

To cook peaches, lightly oil your grate and place peaches cut side down over medium heat and cook 3-5 minutes, until the peach is caramelized. Turn peaches and lightly brush with the balsamic glaze and cook another 2-3 minutes. Handle cooked peaches carefully so they don’t break. (I recommend a spatula.)

Carefully place a cooked peach half in a serving dish, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with crumbled Maytag blue cheese.