Broiled Peaches with Feta and Pistachios Recipe

Instructions

1Toast the Pistachios

Heat the broiler. On the stovetop, set a small pan over medium heat. Add the pistachios. Toast nuts until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Chop roughly and set aside.

2Prepare the Peaches

Cut the peaches in half, removing the stones. Place peach halves in a 9-by-13-inch broiler-safe baking dish or skillet cut-side up. Sprinkle each half with a scant tablespoon light brown sugar. Drizzle each peach half with about 1 teaspoon honey.

3Broil Until Caramelized

Place dish under the broiler about 6 inches away from the heat source, and broil until sugar is browned and blackened here and there, and the peaches have softened a bit, about 7 to 10 minutes, turning the dish as necessary. Cool to room temperature.

4Plate and Serve

To serve, place 2 peach halves on a plate. Place a slice of feta on each plate and sprinkle everything with chopped pistachios.

5Finish with Honey

Drizzle with any juices remaining in the pan or a little more honey if desired. Tastes good warm or cooled.

📝 Tips & Variations

Peach ripeness: Slightly under-ripe peaches work well, or use firm ripe ones. Avoid very soft peaches — they'll turn mushy under the broiler.
Grill variation: Works great on a grill — place cut-side down first, flip after a few minutes and place feta on top. No need for sugar or honey on perfectly ripe peaches.
Reduce the sugar: A light sprinkle of brown sugar (no honey) works well if you want less sweetness — still delicious.
Cheese swaps: Burrata or whipped feta (blended in a food processor until light and spreadable) work as elegant substitutes for sliced feta.
Nectarines: Work equally well and don't need peeling — great swap when peaches aren't at their peak.
Make ahead: The broiled peaches can be made ahead and served at room temperature — the flavors deepen as they cool.