Pregnancy Friendly Classic Grilled Peaches
Grilled peaches are one of those simple pleasures that feel genuinely indulgent, and this version delivers caramelized, golden fruit with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. The honey-butter glaze — made with unsalted butter, real honey, and a touch of cinnamon — adds warmth and sweetness without anything processed or questionable. During pregnancy, it can feel like every packaged dessert comes with a long list of additives to decode, so having a recipe this clean and straightforward is a genuine relief. Ripe peaches are a great source of natural sweetness and pair beautifully with the gentle spice of cinnamon, making this feel like a treat that actually works for you. The technique is simple: a hot grill, a generous brush of that glaze, and a few minutes per side until the flesh is tender and the cut surface is deeply caramelized. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a few fresh mint leaves, it's the kind of dessert that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort.
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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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