This delightful appetizer combines the sweetness of juicy peaches with the savory richness of prosciutto, all grilled to perfection.
Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches are a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making them an irresistible appetizer or side dish for your summer gatherings. This simple yet elegant dish combines the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches with the salty, savory richness of prosciutto, all enhanced by the smoky char from grilling. It’s the ideal way to highlight the best of summer’s fresh produce while adding a unique twist.
The key to this dish lies in the contrast between the sweetness of the peaches and the saltiness of the prosciutto. The prosciutto crisps up beautifully when grilled, creating a crunchy texture that contrasts with the tender, caramelized peaches. The natural sugars in the peaches intensify as they grill, creating a smoky-sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the salty prosciutto.
To prepare this dish, simply slice ripe peaches in half, remove the pits, and wrap each half with a slice of prosciutto. The prosciutto’s thin, delicate texture allows it to wrap around the peaches easily, providing a subtle yet bold flavor. A quick grill over medium heat is all it takes for the prosciutto to become crisp and the peaches to soften and develop a smoky char.
For added complexity, you can drizzle the grilled peaches with a touch of balsamic glaze or sprinkle with fresh herbs like basil or thyme. The balsamic adds a tangy sweetness that complements the fruit, while the herbs introduce a fresh, aromatic note. A sprinkle of goat cheese or ricotta salata also adds a creamy element that rounds out the dish beautifully.
Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches are perfect for outdoor dinners, picnics, or as a delightful addition to any charcuterie board. They’re quick to prepare, visually stunning, and packed with flavor, making them a crowd-pleasing choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 peaches halved and pitted, ripe
- 4 slices Prosciutto
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the peach halves with olive oil.
- Wrap each peach half with a slice of prosciutto.
- Grill the peaches, cut side down, for about 3-4 minutes or until grill marks appear.
- Turn the peaches over and grill for another 3-4 minutes.
- Drizzle with honey, and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
This recipe is amazing! The sweetness of the peaches with the salty prosciutto is just perfect. Definitely a 5-star dish!
I agree! The combination is out of this world. I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it! Totally deserves 5 stars!
Peaches and prosciutto? Sounds weird. Isn’t that too sweet and salty? I don’t know about this recipe.
Why would you grill peaches? That’s just weird. I prefer my peaches fresh, this seems wrong.
I dunno, seems kinda odd to me too. But maybe it’s a fancy thing? Who knows.
Grilling peaches brings out their sweetness and adds a smoky flavor! It’s amazing, trust me!
Meh, not sure I get the hype. It’s just fruit and meat. Could be good, but I expected more flavor. 2 stars.
This dish is absolutely divine! The sweetness of the peaches with the saltiness of the prosciutto is just perfection! 5 stars!
My whole family loved this! I used bacon instead of prosciutto and it worked fine.
I didn’t have prosciutto, so I tried it with bacon instead. It was okay, but I bet it’s way better with the right ingredients. 😅
I liked the flavor combo, but mine were a little mushy on the inside. Maybe my peaches weren’t firm enough. Still tasty though, next time I’ll pick slightly underripe.
Oof mushy peaches are the worst. I usually chill them first? Also 3–4 min might be too long if your grill runs hot—mine burns hot and I have to do like 2–3 mins. Still sounds delish tho.
That makes sense—3–4 min a side can still leave them soft if the peaches are super ripe. Next time try firmer peaches *and* maybe pull them as soon as you see grill marks, not wait too long.
Not bad. Kinda weird at first, but the salty hits the honey and its decent. Would eat again.
I dunno, sounds kinda weird to grill peaches… does anyone actually eat this?
Is prosciutto the same as salami? This isn’t worth my confusion.