
Few summer desserts hit as hard as a perfectly caramelized peach straight off the grill, and this recipe delivers that sticky, golden payoff with just a handful of clean, simple ingredients. The honey-butter glaze — built from melted unsalted butter, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt — is mixed together in minutes and does all the heavy lifting, creating a deeply caramelized cut surface that's almost jammy in texture. BHA and BHT are synthetic preservatives that sneak into a surprising number of packaged foods, including flavored oils, processed butter blends, and even some spice mixes, so keeping the ingredient list this short and straightforward makes it genuinely easy to stay clear of them. Every component here is whole and recognizable: fresh peaches, a neutral oil for the grates, real butter, and pantry spices with no additives hiding in the fine print. The technique is just as unfussy — high heat, a few undisturbed minutes cut-side down, then a flip and a final baste until the skin starts to pull away and the flesh turns tender. Served warm alongside vanilla ice cream and a few fresh mint leaves, this is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent without requiring a single compromise.
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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.
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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