Grilled Peaches
Published: Friday, September 4, 2026
6 fresh, ripe peaches
1/3 c. maple syrup, divided, plus more for serving
2 Tbsp. oil or butter
½ c. pecans, toasted and chopped
Ice cream or Greek yogurt, to serve
Halve the peaches and remove the pit. (Peaches should be just ripe enough to cut open and easily remove the pit.) Brush cut sides of the peaches with about half of the maple syrup.
For the grill: Preheat a grill (charcoal or gas) to medium-low heat (300-350°). Oil the grill grates. Place cut side of the peaches directly on the grill grates. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until grill marks form. Flip peaches and cook 2-3 more minutes, skin-side down.
Alternatively cook in a grill pan: Heat a large grill pan over medium-low heat. Smear butter on the grill pan. Once it's melted, place the cut side of the peaches in the grill pan, in a single layer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until grill marks form. Flip peaches and cook 2-3 more minutes, skin-side down.
Remove peaches when they're slightly soft but not mushy and have great grill marks. With a pair of tongs, transfer to a serving plate.
Brush the remaining maple syrup over the tops. Serve over ice cream or Greek yogurt. Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle on more maple syrup, if desired. —6 servings.
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