Grilled Peaches with Honey, Pecans, and Feta Cheese

Who says the grill is just for steaks and burgers? These grilled peaches with honey, pecans, and feta will quickly change your mind! Fresh peach halves get a quick turn on the grill for that perfect smoky-sweet flavor, then they’re drizzled with golden honey and topped with crunchy pecans and tangy crumbled feta. Ready in about 15 minutes, this simple treat is the perfect sweet-savory side or light dessert for your summer cookouts.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Grilled Fruit, Grilled Peaches, Peach Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 331kcal

Author Evelyn Osborn

Equipment

Sharp Knife
Cutting Board
Grill

Ingredients

4 Fresh Peaches sliced in half and pitted
½ cup honey
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup crumbled Feta Cheese

Instructions

Start with firm but ripe fresh peaches. Slightly firm peaches hold their shape best on the grill—overripe ones can turn mushy. Cut each peach in half and remove the pit.
Lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil or spray them with cooking spray. This helps prevent sticking and gives you those beautiful grill marks.Preheat your grill (or a stovetop grill pan) to medium heat.
Place the peaches cut-side down on the grill grates.Grill for about 4–5 minutes per side until you see nice char marks and the peaches have softened slightly.
Spoon a generous drizzle of golden honey over the warm grilled peaches right after they come off the grill. The honey melts slightly into the juicy, smoky fruit, creating the most irresistible sweet glaze.Then sprinkle each half with a handful of crunchy chopped pecans for that perfect nutty texture and finish with a light scattering of tangy crumbled feta cheese. The combination of warm sweet peaches, sticky honey, toasted pecans, and salty feta is pure summer perfection.
Serve these honey grilled peaches as a light side dish alongside grilled chicken, pork chops, or burgers—they add a bright, sweet contrast that everyone loves. Or turn them into a simple yet elegant dessert by serving them warm with an extra drizzle of honey. They’re equally wonderful at a backyard cookout, family dinner, or even a casual dinner party.
For an even sweeter treat, you can skip the feta and pecans and top the warm peaches with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream instead. The contrast between the smoky-warm fruit and cold creamy topping is absolutely heavenly. No matter how you serve them, these grilled peaches always disappear fast!

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