Description
Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar is a simple, elegant dessert that caramelizes ripe summer peaches with a hint of spice. The high heat of the grill creates perfect sear marks while preserving the fruit’s juicy interior. Topped with a crackly cinnamon-and-sugar crust, it’s a quick, crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 large fresh peaches, halved and pitted
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Yogurt (optional)
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Caramel syrup (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C)
In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar and 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
Stir the sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
Brush the cut sides of the peaches with melted butter.
Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the buttered side of each peach half.
Grill the peaches cut side down for 3 minutes, or until grill marks appear.
Flip and grill the other side for 3 minutes, or until softened and caramelized.
Remove from the grill and serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Use dark brown sugar for deeper molasses flavor; coconut sugar works as a substitute.
Freshly ground cinnamon provides the best aroma; substitute pumpkin pie spice if needed.
Ripe but firm peaches work best; nectarines or plums may be used.
Coconut oil or vegan butter can be used in place of unsalted butter for a dairy-free version.
Greek yogurt adds tang; any plain or vanilla yogurt works.
Dairy-free ice cream is also delicious.
Caramel syrup can be store-bought or homemade; maple syrup is a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 6
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg