High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Grilled Peaches
Few summer desserts hit as hard as a perfectly grilled peach — caramelized edges, jammy flesh, and that smoky sweetness that only comes from real fire. The glaze here is beautifully simple: melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, all whisked together and brushed right onto the cut side before it hits the grates. No syrups, no packaged sauces, no sweeteners with a long ingredient list to decode — just whole, recognizable pantry staples doing exactly what they should. That matters more than it might seem, since many store-bought dessert toppings and glazes quietly sneak in corn syrup as a cheap sweetener or preservative. Here, honey does all the heavy lifting, and it shows in the depth of flavor you get once those peaches caramelize against a screaming-hot grill. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a few fresh mint leaves, this is the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing finish to a meal that feels far more impressive than the work involved.
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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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