Best Vanilla Spice Rubbed Grilled Peaches With Fresh Goat Cheese Recipes

VANILLA SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED PEACHES WITH FRESH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium direct heat.
• For the rub, put the sugar in a small bowl. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the sugar using the tip of a sharp paring knife (tuck the bean into a bowl of sugar for vanilla sugar).
• Mix the vanilla seeds with the sugar, using the tips of your fingers to break up clumps. Stir in the pepper and cinnamon.
• Cut the peaches in half; remove the pits. Brush the cut sides lightly with oil; sprinkle generously with the spice rub (you will not use all the spice rub -- reserve the remaining for another use).
• Place the peaches, cut sides up, on a lightly oiled grill; grill until the peaches are starting to soften and the skin side is marked by the grill, about 3 minutes.
• Turn; grill until the sugar is nicely golden and caramelized, about 2 minutes (move to a cooler part of the grill if they are browning too quickly).
• Turn the peaches cut-side up again; place 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese in the center of each.
• Grill peaches until goat cheese is warmed and just beginning to melt, about 1 minute. Transfer to a platter.
• Sprinkle the goat cheese with a little more of the spice rub.
• Serve hot.

SPICE RUBBED GRILLED DUCK BREAST WITH GRILLED PEACH AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium. Put orange juice in a medium saucepan and cook until reduced by half. Add the blackberries and cook for 2 minutes. Strain the mixture into a bowl. Place the blackberries in another bowl and set aside.
• Mix together all the spices and rub the skin side of the duck with some of the rub. Season breasts with salt and drizzle with oil. Grill, rub side down until a crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the breasts over and continue cooking to medium doneness, brushing with some of the orange-blackberry glaze every minute or so. Transfer to a large platter.
• Brush the cut side of the peaches with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the peaches, cut side down until slightly charred about 2 minutes. Turn over and grill for another minute. Arrange cut side up around the duck, or on another platter. Spoon some goat cheese into the peach hollows, scatter the arugula and pecans over, and then some of the cooked blackberries. Serve the remaining berries with the duck and peaches, if desired.

FRESH PEACHES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the peaches in a bowl and coat with honey. Sprinkle with salt. Then gently fold in basil and chevre.

ROASTED PEACHES WITH GOAT CHEESE AND HONEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• To roast peaches line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place peach halves side up and bake for about 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven, let cool briefly, then place 1 tablespoon of goat cheese into the center of each peach half. Drizzle honey over the peaches and top with roasted hazelnuts.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND CARAMEL

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Arrange peach halves, cut side up, on baking sheet; sprinkle peaches with sugar,cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Let stand until sugar begins to soften, about 10 minutes.
• Place peaches on grill, sugared side down.
• Grill until tender and slightly charred, about 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer peach halves to plates.
• Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream in bowl until peaks form; fold in 1/4 cup warm caramel sauce just until streaks appear.
• Spoon caramel whipped cream alongside peaches.
• Serve, passing remaining caramel sauce.

GRILLED BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEACHES

Steps:

• Add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, pepper, and salt to a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 2-3 minutes.
• Lay peaches in a shallow glass dish.
• Pour marinade mixture over the peaches; toss gently or turn to coat.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Remove peaches from marinade; reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade mixture and set aside what is left.
• In a small bowl whisk the 2 tablespoons marinade and oil until blended well (this will be used as a vinaigrette so set it aside, too).
• Place peach halves, with cut side down on a greased grill rack, over medium heat.
• Cover with grill lid and grill about 5 minutes on each side or until firm and golden, baste with remaining marinade.
• Serve peaches with vinaigrette.