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Flavorful Brown Butter Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring grilled peaches caramelized with nutty brown butter and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, balancing sweet, savory, and smoky flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • About 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F / 190-200°C).
  2. Rinse and halve 4 ripe peaches, removing the pits. In a mixing bowl, toss the peach halves with 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Watch it closely as it foams and then begins to turn golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat before it turns too dark or smells burnt.
  4. Stir 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract into the browned butter while it’s still warm, ensuring the sugar dissolves to create a luscious glaze.
  5. Place the peach halves cut side down on the hot grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes without moving them, so they develop deep grill marks and caramelize.
  6. Flip carefully and grill the skin side for another 2-3 minutes until tender but still holding shape.
  7. Using a basting brush or spoon, generously coat the grilled peaches with the warm brown butter glaze. Let them sit on the grill for another minute to soak up the flavor.
  8. Serve immediately by placing the grilled peaches on serving plates and topping each with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Spoon any remaining brown butter glaze over the top.

Notes

Do not overcook peaches; they should be tender but not mushy. Brown butter can burn quickly, so watch it closely and remove from heat as soon as it turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Lemon juice brightens the peaches and balances richness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use plant-based vanilla ice cream. If no grill is available, use a grill pan or broil peaches carefully.

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Keywords: grilled peaches, brown butter, summer dessert, vanilla ice cream, easy dessert, caramelized peaches, grilled fruit

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