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Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar

Grilled peaches with cinnamon and brown sugar are caramelized on the cut side for sticky grill-mark edges, then served warm over vanilla ice cream. This summer dessert pairs buttery peaches with a sweet cinnamon crumble and a honey drizzle.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peaches
  • 6 ripe peaches Halved and pitted.
  • 2 tbsp butter Melted for brushing.
Cinnamon sugar topping
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar Use to coat the cut side.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Mixed with brown sugar.
Serving
  • 1 vanilla ice cream For serving.
  • 1 honey Drizzle to finish.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep the peaches
  1. Brush the peach halves all over with melted butter, making sure the cut sides are evenly coated (no dry spots).
  2. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle generously over the cut side of the peaches so the surface looks thickly coated with spice.
Grill and caramelize
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat and place the peaches cut-side down, keeping them spaced so they sear rather than steam (visual cue: cut side makes contact with the grates immediately).
  2. Grill for 4-5 minutes until caramelized, with visible amber-brown spots and glossy sugar bubbles on the cut side.
  3. Flip the peaches and grill for another 3-4 minutes, until the second side is lightly browned and the peaches feel warmed through.
Serve
  1. Remove the peaches from the grill and serve warm over vanilla ice cream, then drizzle with honey for an extra golden finish.

Notes

For the cleanest caramelization, grill with the cut side down without moving the peaches until the first sear sets. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days; rewarm briefly on a hot grill pan or in a skillet over medium heat. Freezing is not recommended because the peaches soften and the caramel can become grainy. For a dairy-free option, serve with coconut ice cream instead of vanilla ice cream.