Artificial Flavors Free Classic Grilled Peaches
Summer fruit doesn't get much better than a perfectly caramelized peach straight off the grill, and this recipe keeps things beautifully simple. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — ripe peaches, butter, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt — so there's no guessing what's actually going into your food. That matters more than people realize, because plenty of store-bought dessert sauces and flavored syrups sneak in synthetic additives that have no business being on a piece of fruit. The honey-butter glaze does all the heavy lifting, melting into the cut sides and deepening into something almost jammy as it hits the heat. Those grill marks aren't just for looks either — the high heat draws out the peach's natural sugars and creates a caramelized crust that's genuinely hard to stop eating. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a few fresh mint leaves, this is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent without a single artificial shortcut required.
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4 servings
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or grapeseed)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch kosher salt
For serving
- vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Brush the grates or pan surface with the neutral oil.
- 2
Stir together the melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl until combined. Brush the cut side of each peach half generously with the honey-butter mixture, reserving the remainder for basting.
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