Ingredients
Grilled Peaches
- 3–4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
Cornmeal Shortcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1 cup yellow Marsh Hen Mill cornmeal
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 6 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
- 1 cup whole buttermilk, cold
- 1 large egg, beaten
Cinnamon Caramel
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Bourbon Whipped Cream (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/8–1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
- 2 tsp. bourbon
Instructions
Grilled Peaches
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Mix melted butter and brown sugar; brush over the cut sides of the peaches.
- Grill cut-side down for 3–5 minutes, until charred and caramelized.
Cornmeal Shortcakes
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or two forks until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk until the dough just comes together.
- Turn out onto a floured surface. Pat into a rectangle and cut into four pieces. Stack the quarters, press down, and repeat three times to create layers.
- Pat or roll to 1 inch thick. Trim edges and cut into six squares. Freeze on a sheet tray for 10 minutes.
- Brush tops with beaten egg, sprinkle with additional sugar, and bake 13–15 minutes, until golden.
Cinnamon Caramel
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly, until golden.
- Carefully add the butter and stir to melt. Slowly pour in the cream, stirring constantly.
- Add the cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Simmer 1–2 minutes until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Bourbon Whipped Cream
- In a chilled bowl, whip the cream, sugar, vanilla, and bourbon until soft peaks form.
- Split the shortcakes. Layer with grilled peaches, a spoonful of cinnamon caramel, and a generous dollop of bourbon whipped cream.
- Drizzle with extra caramel and top with flaky salt if you're feelin' fancy.

