Description
This Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches recipe offers a warm, comforting dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe peaches paired with a buttery cinnamon sugar topping. Baked to caramelized perfection, these peaches are ideal for a simple yet indulgent summer dessert, served warm and optionally complemented with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of salt
Optional
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the peach halves in a single layer to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Peaches: Place the peach halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform baking.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, honey, and a pinch of salt until well combined to create a flavorful topping.
- Top Peaches: Spoon the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over each peach half, making sure each is well coated to enhance sweetness and caramelization.
- Bake: Bake the peaches in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until they become soft, tender, and caramelized, giving them a beautifully golden appearance.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the peaches to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns and maximize flavor absorption.
- Optional Serving Suggestion: Serve warm peaches on their own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a creamy contrast.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe peaches for the best texture and flavor.
- Nectarines can be substituted if desired for a slightly different but equally delicious taste.
- For added texture and crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or granola on top before baking.
