Grilled Sichuan Buttered Peaches with Toasted Walnuts

Name: Grilled Sichuan Buttered Peaches with Toasted Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted; 60 g unsalted butter, softened; 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and finely ground; 30 g toasted walnuts, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp chili flakes; Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Juicy peaches are grilled to caramelized warmth, then brushed with a spicy, nutty Sichuan butter and topped with crunchy toasted walnuts for a fresh summer dessert with a subtle kick.

Prep15 minCook10 minTotal25 minServes4Difficultymedium

Method

How to make it

01
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot and lightly smoking, about 5 minutes.
02
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with finely ground Sichuan peppercorns, honey, soy sauce, and chili flakes until smooth and well mixed.
03
Place peach halves cut side down on the grill pan and cook until grill marks appear and the peaches begin to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
04
Flip the peaches and brush each cut side generously with the Sichuan butter mixture.
05
Grill the peaches cut side up for another 2 minutes, allowing the butter to melt and soak in while peaches finish softening.
06
Remove peaches from the grill and transfer to serving plates, spooning any melted butter from the pan over them.
07
Sprinkle toasted walnuts and sesame seeds evenly over the peaches, then garnish with fresh mint leaves.
08
Serve warm to enjoy the contrast of smoky, buttery, spicy, and nutty flavors.

From the editor

Cooking tips

Toast Sichuan peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes, then grind finely for maximum flavor release.
Use ripe but firm peaches to ensure they hold their shape on the grill without becoming mushy.
If you don’t have a grill pan, use an outdoor grill or a broiler and monitor closely to prevent burning.
Make the Sichuan butter in advance and keep chilled; soften slightly before spreading on the peaches for even coating.

Published June 19, 2026