Black Pepper Free Classic Grilled Peaches
Stone fruit on a hot grill is one of summer's most effortless pleasures, and this recipe leans into that magic with nothing more than ripe peaches, a honey-butter glaze, and a kiss of cinnamon. The cut sides go down first, caramelizing into something deeply golden and jammy before a quick flip lets the skin blister and the flesh turn perfectly tender. That simple glaze — melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and just a pinch of kosher salt — does all the heavy lifting, coating each half in a sticky, fragrant layer that bubbles and deepens over the heat. For anyone avoiding black pepper, this is a genuinely satisfying dessert or side that never needs it; the warmth here comes entirely from cinnamon, which plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of the fruit. Serve them warm straight from the grill, and if you want to go all in, a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into those caramelized grooves is absolutely the move. A few fresh mint leaves on top add a bright, herby finish that makes the whole plate look as good as it tastes.
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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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