Fruit on the Grill: When Summer Fruits Meet the Flames

The Editors, 03.07.2026

What happens when pineapple, peaches or watermelon briefly meet the flames? Falstaff presents five recipes that prove fruit can do much more than simply serve as dessert – it can become the star of the grill.

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Summer is grilling season – anyone can grill meat, but what about grilled fruit? While sausages and steaks still dominate many barbecues, a quiet countertrend is beginning to emerge: fruit on the grill. A short burst of heat transforms familiar fruits into something entirely new – sweeter, more intense and enriched by delicate roasted aromas. From pineapple and peaches to watermelon, one thing becomes clear: the grill can do much more than cook sausages and steaks – fruit, too, delivers a surprising amount of flavour.

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