Delicious Grilled Peaches Recipe with Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring juicy grilled peaches caramelized with butter and cinnamon, served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream for a perfect sweet and smoky flavor combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- About 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 375°F (190°C).
- Wash, halve, and carefully pit 4 medium peaches.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and optional 1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup. Stir well.
- Brush the cut sides of each peach half generously with the butter-cinnamon glaze.
- Place peaches cut side down on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches start to soften.
- Using tongs or a spatula, turn the peaches skin side down. Grill for another 3-4 minutes until tender but not mushy, and the skin chars slightly.
- Transfer peaches to a serving dish and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Top each warm peach half with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Drizzle extra honey or maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid them falling apart. Brush peaches with butter-cinnamon glaze just before grilling. Watch grill closely to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute vanilla ice cream with coconut or almond milk-based alternatives. Optional additions include nutmeg, bourbon in glaze, or a sprinkle of chili powder for heat. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half with ab
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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