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.
I don’t know, I thought peaches were for desserts, not grilled like this. Seems weird.
Too much fuss for fruit if u ask me. Peaches r good on their own. Honey? Why do you need honey? Just eat them as they are!
This is giving summer vibes. I was skeptical about grilling fruit, but the cook time is spot-on and the honey at the end is the move.
Why would you put ham on fruit? This is just weird.
I know it sounds strange, but it’s actually delicious! The sweet peaches and salty prosciutto make a great combo.
Don’t knock it till you try it! But honestly, ham on fruit? Sounds gross to me…
I tried this but the prosciutto didn’t crisp up like I thought it would. Kind of soggy, honestly. Not sure if I did something wrong.
Too much salt, please tell me there is supposed to be sugar in this or something.
Grilled peaches sound weird, but trust me, it’s delish! Don’t skip the honey drizzling!
I was skeptical about peaches on the grill, but wow, the prosciutto really adds flavor. I never thought fruit could taste like this!
Grilled fruit is amazing! I love the combination of the sweetness of peaches and the saltiness of prosciutto. Definitely trying this!
I thought this was gonna be difficult, but it was super easy! Thanks for the simple recipe! 🍑
So glad you found it easy! These grilled peaches are a game changer! 🍑🔥
I don’t know…grilling fruit seems kinda odd to me. Do they get mushy? 🤔
what even is prosciutto? is it like ham?
Not sure about grilling fruit with meat… sounded weird at first. But it actually works. The honey at the end is the move.
I tried it but the prosciutto was too salty for me, maybe you should reduce the amount? Not sure if I’ll make this again.
Love it!!! Yummy and quick to make. Perfect for summer barbecues! 🙌
Tried this and it went terribly wrong! The prosciutto burned before the peaches were even warm. What did I do wrong?
Maybe your grill was too hot? Try turning it down a bit next time. The peaches need time to warm up nicely without burning the prosciutto.
Tried this last weekend—so good. The peaches went juicy and the prosciutto got that perfect salty-crispy edge. I added a tiny squeeze of lemon at the end and it made it pop.
Delicious. Made it for my BBQ party and everybody loved it. #winning
I dunno, this sounds kinda weird to me. Prosciutto? On peaches? No way.
You should try it! The sweet and salty combo is amazing. Trust me!
Idk, man. Sounds gross. Fruit and meat don’t mix for me.
I made this for a BBQ, and everyone loved it! Definitely a keeper. So easy too!
Okay but why is it ‘grilled’ when it’s more like charred fruit? Still tasty though. 8/10.
OMG, this is a game changer! Who knew fruit could be grilled and taste this good?!
Grilling fruits is so fancy! I didn’t think I could even cook. This was easy!
I’m skeptical about putting honey on grilled meat-adjacent fruit, but it actually works. Surprisingly balanced.
Grilled peaches? Sounds weird! But hey, it’s fruit, so it can’t be that bad. I’ll give it a try sometime. 🤷♂️
So good! Used basil instead of prosciutto and it still turned out great! 🥳
That sounds interesting! Basil is a unique touch. I’ll have to try that next time!
I tried this but used bacon instead. It was okay I guess, but not the same. Bacon just makes everything better!
This dish is absolutely delicious! The sweet and savory combo is to die for. My family loved it!
I dunno about it being ‘to die for’. Wrapped peaches? Really? Sounds kinda weird.
I totally agree! This is one of my favorite recipes! So easy and simply delicious.
Why would you waste cantaloupes on this? They are way better. I will stick with my fruit salad.
I think this combo sounds amazing! Peaches and prosciutto are a match made in heaven. Can’t wait to try it!
I followed the recipe but my peaches burned.😩 Maybe grill was too hot?
These were surprisingly amazing—sweet, salty, and smoky all at once. The grill marks looked like a restaurant plate. I used slightly less honey and it was still perfect.
Wait—3-4 minutes each side? I think I would burn the honey portion if I drizzle at the end like that. Still, sounds good… I’m gonna try but maybe add honey after grilling. Anyone else?
Agreed! I made these last weekend and they totally hit that sweet/salty/smoky sweet spot. My grill marks also looked way better than I expected 😄
I think 6 minutes total might be too long for smaller peaches—mine got too soft and started to fall apart.