Grilled Apricots with Cinnamon, Ricotta and Honey is a light and luscious apricot dessert recipe that's perfect for bringing out the best flavor of this seasonal fruit. If you can't find apricots, grilled peaches work well too.

This apricot dessert (or even breakfast) is a perfect ending to a meal. It's light and refreshing. Grilled apricots get dressed up with cinnamon, ricotta and honey for a nice light dessert.
Apricots are loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and potassium making them super healthy. They also are a great source of fiber. The fruit is best when it is yellow to orange in color and slightly softened but still firm to the touch. If your apricots need a bit more ripening, grilling them will soften and sweeten them so you won't even notice if they are a bit under-ripe.
When is Apricot Season?
One thing I love about spring is the fresh fruit that I can't get at any other time of year. I can't wait to go on an apricot kick as the season starts in late April to early May and will only be around for about a month.
Apricot season is a short one so I make Grilled Apricots with Cinnamon, Ricotta and Honey as often as I can. When I can no longer get apricots, I make grilled peaches instead.
Ingredients needed for this Apricot Dessert Recipe
- Apricots - pitted and halved - If you cannot find apricots or if they are not in season, both grilled peaches and nectarines will work in this recipe.
- Butter - use salted butter for more flavor
- Ricotta cheese - I use the fresh ricotta from Trader Joes's. It's so creamy and good.
- Honey - Use local raw honey to help fend off seasonal allergies.
- Cinnamon - Don't overdo it because you want the flavor of the apricots to be the star.
How to Make Grilled Apricots
It's easy to make grilled apricots indoors or outdoors!
Grilling Apricots Indoors
- Heat a skillet or grill pan until hot.
- Melt butter in the pan and place the halved apricots face down.
- Grill 4 to 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Turn and cook for another few minutes.
- Top with ricotta and cinnamon and drizzle with honey.
Grilling Apricots Outdoors
- Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the cut sides of apricot halves with melted butter and place face down on the grill.
- Grill 3 minutes and rotate a quarter turn and grill for 3 more minutes.
- Flip and cook for another few minutes.
- Top with ricotta and cinnamon and drizzle with honey.
Note: The apricots can be grilled in advance then slightly warmed in the microwave. Just a little bit of grilling brings out the natural sweetness of the fruit. I like to get some light char marks on the apricots as this caramelizes the natural sugar and makes them really yummy.
More Fresh Fruit Desserts
- Honey Mint Lime Fruit Salad
- Balsamic Brown Sugar Strawberries
- Blueberry Buckle
- Traditional Eaton Mess from Mama Loves to Cook
- Bourbon Peach Cheesecake Mousse from Swirls of Flavor
These grilled apricots are my kind of dessert. I've always loved apricots as they are but now I love them even more!
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RECIPE
Grilled Apricots with Cinnamon, Ricotta and Honey
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 6 apricots pitted and halved
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Melt butter on medium heat in a large non-stick pan. Grill apricots face down for 4 to 5 minutes or until they start to soften. Turn and cook for another few minutes.
- Place on a platter and fill each half with ricotta cheese. Drizzle honey on each and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Nutrition
First Published April 2019 ; Last Updated May 2021
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Rahul @samosastreet.com
These are incredible Lisa, what an awesome summer creation, so fresh and light.
Kristin @ DizzyBusyandHungry.com
Totally my kind of breakfast! What a great idea, yum!
heather
I love apricots!! excited to try these!!
Cindy
Oh these look really good! They are going to find their way on my table for Easter brunch:)
Wendy O'Neal
Loved these little bites of heaven. They were perfect light dessert to go with our grilled steaks!
Liren | Kitchen Confidante
So simple and so delightful! What a great way to enjoy apricots!
Kristin
I left a comment before but this recipe is so good I just had to come back! I never knew grilled fruit could be so yummy! This is a great recipe, thanks for sharing it!
Linda
What a fabulous flavor! I love every layer of this grilled apricots and it's perfect for spring/summer treats.
Emily
What do you do with the butter after melting it?
lisa
Hi Emily,
Melt it in the pan then grill the apricots cut sized down in it. Hope this helps!
Lisa