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Perfect Honey Cardamom Grilled Peaches Recipe with Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream

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A quick and easy dessert featuring grilled peaches drizzled with honey infused with cardamom, served alongside bourbon vanilla ice cream for a warm, smoky, and sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably mild-flavored like clover or wildflower)
  • 45 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing peaches
  • 1 pint bourbon vanilla ice cream
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place honey and crushed cardamom pods in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until honey is thin and aromatic. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Rinse peaches and pat dry. Cut in half and remove pits. Brush cut sides lightly with olive oil.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  4. Place peaches cut side down on grill. Cook 4–5 minutes until grill marks appear and fruit softens slightly.
  5. Flip peaches and grill skin side for another 3–4 minutes until tender but holding shape.
  6. Transfer peaches to serving plate and spoon warm honey-cardamom syrup over them.
  7. Serve with a generous scoop of bourbon vanilla ice cream alongside.
  8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Use firm, ripe freestone peaches for best grilling results. Brush peaches or grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Warm honey gently to preserve cardamom aroma. The honey-cardamom syrup can be made a day ahead and warmed before serving. For dairy-free, substitute ice cream with coconut milk-based bourbon vanilla ice cream or frozen coconut cream. Watch grill heat to avoid mushy peaches.

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