Barley Free Classic Grilled Peaches
Summer fruit doesn't get much better than a perfectly caramelized peach straight off the grill, and this recipe delivers that smoky-sweet magic with just a handful of pantry staples. Ripe but firm peaches hold their shape beautifully over high heat, developing deep grill marks and a golden, jammy cut surface that looks almost too good to eat. A simple glaze of melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt gets brushed on before and after flipping, building layers of warm, fragrant flavor in just minutes. The whole thing comes together on an outdoor grill or a grill pan, so it works any time of year. Served warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a few fresh mint leaves, it's the kind of effortless dessert that feels genuinely impressive. Every ingredient here is naturally free of grain-based additives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, beautiful produce doing its best work.
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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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