Gut Friendly Classic Grilled Peaches
Summer fruit doesn't get much better than a perfectly caramelized peach straight off the grill, and this recipe delivers that sticky, golden magic with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. Ripe peaches are brushed with a simple honey-butter glaze kissed with cinnamon, then cooked over high heat until the cut sides develop deep grill marks and the flesh turns tender and jammy. The natural sugars in the fruit do most of the heavy lifting here, making this a dessert that feels indulgent without relying on anything processed or hard to digest. For anyone focused on keeping things gentle on the gut, this recipe leans on real, recognizable ingredients — fresh fruit, a touch of honey, and warming spice — with nothing hidden or unnecessary. The optional scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside cool mint makes it feel like a proper restaurant dessert, but it comes together on your own grill in minutes. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a quiet weeknight as it does for impressing guests at a summer cookout.
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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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