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Honey Bourbon Grilled Peach Halves with Homemade Mascarpone

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring grilled peach halves glazed with a sticky honey bourbon sauce, topped with creamy homemade mascarpone for a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and creamy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 1/4 cup honey (preferably mild floral variety)
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon (e.g., Buffalo Trace)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry peaches. Slice in half and remove pits. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, bourbon, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir gently until sugar dissolves and glaze is smooth (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C). Clean and lightly oil grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Brush each peach half generously with honey bourbon glaze. Place peaches cut side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches start to soften.
  5. Flip peaches, brush the other side with glaze, and grill for another 3 minutes. Watch for flare-ups and adjust heat as needed.
  6. While peaches grill, whisk together mascarpone cheese, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes). Add a teaspoon of cream or milk if mascarpone is too thick.
  7. Arrange grilled peach halves on serving plates. Spoon a generous dollop of mascarpone over each half. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the top. Optionally garnish with mint leaves or a light dusting of cinnamon.
  8. Serve immediately while peaches are warm and mascarpone is cool and creamy.

Notes

Dry peach halves thoroughly before glazing to ensure proper caramelization. Use medium-high heat to avoid mushy peaches. If mascarpone is too thick, add a teaspoon of cream or milk to loosen. Grill peaches last to serve warm. Leftovers should be stored separately and consumed within 2-3 days.

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