Grilled Plums make the perfect end-of-summer dessert. Easy and delicious.
Red plums are perfectly grilled, then drizzled with warm chocolate honey. Just add ice cream or yogurt. You can even turn these into a savoury side dish. You may also like this recipe for glazed pears.
Grilling fruit is such a great way to enjoy it. It brings out the natural sweetness. If you are looking for an easy dessert recipe, just fire up the grill and you will have a delicious dessert in minutes. Here are a few of our favourites:
- Grilled Strawberries drizzled with balsamic are perfect as an appetizer or dessert.
- Smoked Apples have all the flavours of Fall.
- Tropical Salsa is great for fish tacos and chicken.
- Stuffed Avocado Boats are by far our favourite appetizer.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this dessert with plums can be found at the bottom of this post.
There are so many things you can do with plums. Canning, freezing, pickled plums, stewed, jams, and juice. All the baking recipes and of course the Sugar Plum Fairy is busy during the holidays. Let’s not forget prunes, the dried version of plums.
Ingredients For This Plum Recipe
- Fresh plums
- Avocado oil
- Honey
Only three ingredients, but you can always add ice cream or yogurt for garnish.
Preparing Grilled Plums Is Easy
Full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Continue reading for some great recipe tips.
- Wash, cut, and remove the pits.
- On an oiled grill, cook for 4-5 minutes. All you need to do is soften the fruit and release its natural juices.
- Remove and place on a serving platter.
- Warm honey slightly and drizzle over grilled plums.
This plum dessert is so easy and so delicious. A great way to eat seasonal stone fruit.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
Plums – Can be any variety you like. I used red in this recipe.
Oil – I like avocado oil because it does not burn at high heat and has a mild flavour. Feel free to use any oil you like.
Honey – I used chocolate honey for this recipe. Any kind of honey will work. Slightly warm to make it easier to work with. Maple syrup is another great choice. Looking for a savoury dish? Balsamic glaze with goat cheese is delicious.
Garnish – If you want more toppings, try ice cream, yogurt, mascarpone cheese, or whipped cream.
Serving – Serve immediately. These do not keep well after cooking. Great as a dessert, or as an addition to brunch. The perfect side dish for chicken, fish, or pork.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
So many, approximately 20 kinds, with a variety of skin colours and usually red or yellow flesh.
Store whole at room temperature until they are ripe. Once ripe place in the fridge.
The peel is certainly edible and delicious. The skin contains fiber and other healthy nutrients. Always wash before eating.
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Grilled Plums
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Wash plums, cut in half and remove pit.3 red plums
- Brush grill with avocado oil.1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Grill plums flesh side down for 4-5 minutes (until softened).
- Remove from grill, and place on serving platter.
- Sligthly warm honey, and drizzle over plums.1 tablespoon honey
- Serve. Can be topped with ice cream or yogurt.
Julie
How have I never had these before now!!!??? SUch an amazing twist on grilled fruit and such a yummy way to bring out the flavors. I’ll be making this one again for sure.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree with you, grilled fruit is so easy to make.
Ann
I love this idea of grilled plums! Sounds like a very tasty side or even as a sweet treat. Thanks for the share!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
These grilled plums can be enjoyed many delicious ways.
Marisa Franca
I’ve tried peaches and pineapple on the grill but never plums. What a great idea! I tried the last night to go along with our grilled chicken. We loved them! The honey was the perfect finishing touch.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Grilled plums and chicken sound perfect. So glad you enjoyed this grilled fruit recipe.
Megan
This plum recipe is inspiring for end of summer and looks so delicious! Would love to make and serve to friends with homemade vanilla ice cream. End of summer goal!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am sure your friend will love grilled plums and ice cream.
Tayler
I made these plums last night and added them to a salad. Chefs kiss! So delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
These grille plums would be amazing in salads, what a great idea.
Toni
This is so good!! Such an amazing flavor!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks, so glad you enjoyed this recipe for grilled plums.
Dana
I’ve grilled so many fruits but never plums and I’ve got to say, glad I found this recipe! These are so good. Had them with French vanilla ice cream!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
These grilled plums are perfect with ice cream. So glad you enjoyed them.
GUNJAN
I enjoyed these grilled plums for my after dinner dessert. so delicious and such a brilliant idea.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this recipe for delicious grilled plums.
Tara
Oh yum! This definitely is the perfect end-of-summer dessert. I especially love that drizzle over the top.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
There is nothing better than easy desserts with fruits in season.
Tammy
Great idea! I hadn’t thought about grilling plums and they turn out perfect. The family loved them and they were easy to make. So, win-win recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad your family enjoyed these grilled plums. So easy to make, and delicious to eat.
Colleen
I love to grill peaches but why have I never thought to grill plums? This is a delicious summer dessert with a scoop of ice cream.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Grilling fruit is so good. Just add ice cream. ENJOY!
Luke
Perfect BBQ dessert with had ours after the mains, perfectly cooked on the grill served with vanilla ice cream and lashings of chocolate sauce 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You can never go wrong with grilled fruit for dessert especially when it is in season.
Kayla DiMaggio
These grilled plums were so delicious! I loved how easy they were to make!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This recipe for grilled plums is so easy right?
Janessa
Such a great way to use plums this time of year! I had done this before with peaches but never thought of using plums- so delicious.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Grilling any kind of stone fruit is easy and delicious.
Lucy
These grilled plums are such a delicious refreshing dessert. Perfect especially for now when plums are in season.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree, these grilled plums are so easy and delicious.