Grilled Peach & Cornmeal Pancakes with Hot-Honey Butter

Cornmeal pancakes nod to Southern griddle traditions, here lifted by smoky grilled peaches and a slick of hot-honey butter. Ripe fruit caramelizes on the grill while buttermilk keeps the cakes tender for an easy weekend brunch.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 20 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 445 cal
• 11g protein
• 58g carbs
• 20g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 3 ripe peaches
• 3/4 cup fine cornmeal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 4 tbsp melted butter
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp hot sauce or chili flakes
• 1 tbsp neutral oil for griddle
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Halve and pit the peaches, then grill cut-side down 3 to 4 minutes until deep grill marks appear and the fruit softens slightly. Dice two peaches and slice the third for serving.
2. 2In a large bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl whisk eggs, buttermilk, half the melted butter, vanilla, and a spoonful of honey until smooth.
3. 3Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; a few small lumps are fine. Fold in the diced grilled peaches. Let the batter rest 5 minutes so the cornmeal hydrates.
4. 4Heat a large griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly oil the surface. When a drop of water sizzles, scoop 1/4-cup portions of batter onto the griddle, spacing them apart.
5. 5Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until the undersides are golden brown and the centers spring back lightly.
6. 6While pancakes cook, stir the remaining melted butter with the rest of the honey and the hot sauce or chili flakes until a pourable hot-honey butter forms.
7. 7Stack the pancakes on warm plates. Top with the reserved grilled peach slices.
8. 8Drizzle the hot-honey butter generously over each stack so it melts into the pancakes. Serve immediately while hot and fragrant.