Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar
Smoky-sweet grilled peaches topped with a caramelized cinnamon-brown sugar crust, perfect as a dessert or elegant side dish. Naturally juicy with a tender interior and charred, aromatic exterior.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Total Time: 18
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract (optional, for serving)
Coconut oil (dairy-free alternative)
Vanilla ice cream (optional serving suggestion)
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350-400°F) or preheat a grill pan on stovetop.
Halve peaches and remove pits. Brush cut sides evenly with melted butter.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
Sprinkle sugar-spice mixture over the buttered cut sides of the peaches.
Place peaches cut side down on the hot grill. Caramelize for 4-5 minutes or until grill marks form and edges begin to caramelize.
Gently flip peaches with a spatula and cook 2-3 minutes for the second side. Avoid overcooking.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Drizzle with vanilla extract if desired before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream for a dessert twist.
Notes
Use freestone peaches for easier pit removal
Coconut oil makes a dairy-free alternative to butter
Adjust cinnamon amount to personal preference
Add a splash of vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth
Pair with whipped cream or crème fraîche as an alternative to ice cream