Citric Acid Free Classic Grilled Peaches
Grilled peaches are one of summer's most effortless pleasures — sweet, smoky, and caramelized in a way that feels almost too good for how little effort goes in. The natural sugars in ripe peaches do most of the heavy lifting here, deepening into golden, jammy perfection right on the grill grates. A simple glaze of melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt is all it takes to coax out that rich, almost dessert-like flavor. For anyone avoiding citric acid, this recipe is a genuine find — no preservatives, no packaged sauces, no hidden additives, just whole fruit and pantry staples you can trust. Store-bought dessert toppings and flavored syrups are common culprits for sneaking in citric acid, so making your own glaze from scratch like this puts you fully in control. Served warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a few fresh mint leaves, this dish is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any backyard gathering.
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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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