Buy Now → Summer Grilled Peaches with Brown Sugar and Walnuts
Sweet, juicy peaches are grilled until lightly caramelized, then finished with a warm cinnamon brown sugar topping, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a drizzle of honey. Serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy summer dessert that's simple enough for weeknights and special enough for backyard cookouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minuts
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
4 ripe peaches, halved and pits removed
3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
4 tablespoons honey, optional
Instructions
Prep
- Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly mixed.
- Lightly coat the cut sides of the peach halves with the melted butter.
Cook
- Place the peaches cut-side down on the hot grill.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until distinct grill marks appear.
- Brush the skin side of each peach with the remaining melted butter.
- Turn the peaches over so the cut side faces up.
- Divide the brown sugar mixture among the peach halves, sprinkling it evenly over the cut surfaces.
- Continue grilling for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peaches are tender and the sugar has melted into a glaze.
Assemble
- Transfer the grilled peaches to serving plates.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside each serving.
- Sprinkle with the toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle with honey, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutions
- Pecans or sliced almonds can be used instead of walnuts.
- Unsalted butter works well; add a small pinch of salt to the sugar mixture if using it.
- Maple syrup can replace the honey for serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with pound cake, angel food cake, or grilled brioche.
- Top with whipped cream, mascarpone, or Greek yogurt instead of ice cream for a different finish.
- Serve alongside grilled pork chops or chicken as a sweet side dish.
Storage
- Store leftover grilled peaches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or a skillet before serving.
Freezing
- Freeze cooled grilled peaches in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm before serving. The texture will be softer after freezing, making them especially good over oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes.