Honey Balsamic Glazed Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil, for brushing
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 cups vanilla ice cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced and syrupy, 6 to 8 minutes.

   6:00 · Reduce balsamic glaze
2. 2

   Remove the glaze from heat and whisk in the melted butter and salt. Set aside to cool slightly; it will continue to thicken.

   5:00 · Cool glaze
3. 3

   Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil.

4. 4

   Brush the cut sides of the peach halves lightly with oil, then place them cut-side down on the grill.

5. 5

   Grill the peaches, undisturbed, until char marks form and the fruit softens slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.

   3:00 · Grill peaches, cut side down
6. 6

   Flip the peaches and grill 2 to 3 minutes more, until tender but still holding their shape.

   2:00 · Grill peaches, skin side down
7. 7

   Transfer the peaches to a platter and brush generously with the balsamic glaze while still warm.

8. 8

   Place two peach halves in each bowl, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and drizzle with the remaining glaze.

9. 9

   Garnish with torn mint leaves and chopped pecans, then serve immediately.