Caffeine 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 magic with just a handful of pantry staples. The cut sides go down first onto a screaming-hot grate, where a honey-butter glaze with a whisper of cinnamon transforms into something deeply golden and almost jammy. A quick flip and a second brush of that glaze coaxes the skin loose and leaves the flesh tender all the way through. Naturally free of any caffeine-containing ingredients, this is a dessert you can serve at any hour without a second thought — no chocolate, no tea extracts, no hidden surprises. Vanilla ice cream melting into the warm, syrupy hollows where the pit used to be is genuinely one of the great simple pleasures of warm-weather cooking. Fresh mint on top adds a cool, bright finish that makes the whole plate look like it came from a restaurant patio. It's the kind of recipe that feels impressive but asks almost nothing of you.
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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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