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20 Grilled Fruit Recipes You'll Make All Summer Long

Updated on June 22, 2026

It’s time to fire up the grill—and use it to make everything from sweet-and-smoky desserts to savory, perfectly charred appetizers.

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How To Grill Fruit

Grilling season is the best season, especially when you can use your grill for every meal from morning to night. While burgers and grilled chicken are always welcome at the barbecue, why not take things up a notch by grilling some fresh summer fruit? Though mostly known for desserts, there are many fruits that lend themselves to the grill. Wondering which fruits are best for grilling? Or, how long to leave them on the grates? These recipes will help. We’ve included everything from fruit-filled kabobs to foil-packet treats — so you're sure to find something just right for your summer meal.

Don’t know where to start? Try this delicious watermelon and feta dish. The sugars of the watermelon caramelize beautifully on a grill, which makes this summer melon taste even sweeter — if that is at all possible! Paired with a creamy dip of feta cheese and fresh herbs, this dish is the perfect combo of sweet and salty.

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Grilled Peach Crisp Foil Packs

We've cut out the bubbly bake time with these simple, lower-fat crisps-for-one. Grill them in makeshift bowls made of foil and eat them straight out of the pack for your own private piece of summer.

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Grilled Strawberry Kebabs with Lemon-Mint Sauce

Serve these plump, smoky berries on a rimmed platter or bowl to capture all their delicious juices. Mixed with the lemon-mint sauce, they are worthy enough to drizzle over yogurt or maybe even a grilled piece of pound cake.

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Grilled Pineapple with Pound Cake and Rum-Caramel Sauce

It doesn’t get better than Bobby’s grilled pineapple with pound cake! The pound cake soaks up all the juices from the pineapple, along with a delicious rum and caramel sauce. It’s a truly decadent and delicious dessert!

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Grilled Peaches

This elegant dessert couldn’t be easier to prepare! Simply toss halved peaches with vanilla and almond extracts and brown sugar, then grill until soft and caramelized. Serve with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt to take the dish over the top!

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Warm Plums with Gelato

Need an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert for a cookout? Top grilled cinnamon-sprinkled plums with hazelnut gelato and chopped toasted hazelnuts.

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Grilled Peach Crumble

In summer, you’re most likely already grilling up dinner. Why not throw some ripe, summer stone fruit onto the grates and serve up a truly amazing seasonal dessert?

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Grilled Brie and Strawberries

Kick off your summer shindig with this easy and elegant appetizer. Guests will clamor for a second helping of gooey grilled Brie and sweet, caramelized strawberries.

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Grilled Pineapple with Nutella

Grilling pineapple caramelizes the natural sugars, making each bite even more sweet. Paired with vanilla mascarpone, chocolate-hazelnut spread and toasted hazelnuts, grilled pineapple makes for the perfect summertime dessert.

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Grilled Halloumi and Watermelon Kebobs

Make room on the grill for these cheese and watermelon kebabs! The combination of charred halloumi and sweet fruit is so refreshing and delicious.

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Tropical Grilled Banana Splits

These are not your average banana splits! Guy grills the bananas, then tops them with tropical ice cream, rum-roasted pineapple and toasted coconut. For a nonalcoholic version, use fresh orange juice instead of rum.

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Nick's Favorite Grilled Orange Soda

Molly’s recipe is not your average orange soda. She grills the fruit before juicing it to add a touch of smokiness that makes the oranges extra sweet. The whole family will love this one!

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Stone Fruit Pouches

Wrap apricots and plums in foil with gingersnap cookies and grill them directly over hot coals or a fire pit for a no-fuss treat that truly can't be beat.

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Grilled Pineapple with Cream

Fire up the grill for this tropical dessert! Ree punches up the pineapple with coconut rum, and serves the dish with a lime whipped cream for extra flavor! It’s like your favorite cocktail, in dessert form!

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Grilled Peaches and Cream

Peaches and cream are the perfect summer dessert, especially when made on the grill. The peaches are brushed with butter and brown sugar, then grilled until warm and marked. To finish the dish, whisk together a cinnamon-sugar whipped cream and serve with candied pecans.

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Grilled Stone Fruits with Balsamic and Black Pepper Syrup

Grilled stone fruits get a smoky char before they're drizzled with a quick balsamic syrup spiked with ginger and black pepper.

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Grilled Apple Crisp

Preparing an apple crisp on the grill adds a delightful, lightly smoked flavor. Feel free to swap the apples for your favorite stone fruit, like plums or peaches, for a dessert customized to your tastes!

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Grilled Peaches with Citrus Mascarpone

Who says you can’t make a great dessert on the grill? Michael grills peaches with honey until tender and extra sweet, then serves the fruit with an orange mascarpone. Crushed almonds and shortbread cookies add the perfect amount of crunch!

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Grilled Stone Fruit with Cumin

The end of summer signals the peak of stone fruit season. Take advantage by cutting your favorite stone fruits into wedges, seasoning with your favorite herbs and spices, and simply grilling.

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Honey Glazed Grilled Pineapple

Honey and cinnamon cut the acidity of pineapple, while a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes this a cool finish to a summer dinner.
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