Turkey Free Classic Grilled Peaches
Summer fruit on a hot grill is one of those simple pleasures that never gets old, and this recipe delivers caramelized, golden peaches that feel genuinely special with almost no effort. The honey-butter glaze — just melted butter, honey, a touch of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt — transforms ripe peaches into something deeply fragrant and lightly sweet, with those gorgeous char marks doing all the visual heavy lifting. You want peaches that are ripe but still firm here, so they hold their shape on the grates and don't turn to mush before you get that perfect caramelized crust. The whole thing comes together in minutes, making it an ideal last-minute dessert or a stunning side for a backyard spread. A scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into the warm, juicy flesh is honestly hard to beat, though fresh mint adds a bright, cooling finish if you want to keep it lighter. Every single ingredient in this dish is naturally free of poultry, so there's zero substitution stress — just pure, seasonal cooking at its best.
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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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