Description
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches are a simple, comforting summer dessert featuring ripe peaches baked to tender perfection, topped with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend and a hint of vanilla. This warm treat offers caramelized sweetness balanced with a splash of lemon juice and a buttery finish, perfect for a quick and delicious seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 4 pieces Peaches (ripe and slightly firm)
Flavorings and Sweeteners
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Others
- 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted, melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the peaches evenly.
- Prepare the peaches: Halve each peach and carefully remove the pits, keeping the halves intact for the baking dish.
- Arrange peaches: Place the peach halves cut side up in a baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced to cook uniformly.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon: In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to create the flavorful topping.
- Add butter and vanilla: Drizzle melted butter and add vanilla extract over the peach halves for moisture and enhanced aroma.
- Apply cinnamon-sugar mixture: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend over the peaches to coat them with sweetness and spice.
- Enhance flavors: Add a few drops of lemon juice and a pinch of salt to each peach half to balance and brighten the overall taste.
- Cover and bake: Loosely cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the peaches are tender.
- Optional caramelization: Remove the foil for the last 5 minutes if you prefer a golden, caramelized top on your peaches.
- Cool and serve: Allow the baked peaches to cool slightly before serving to enjoy their full flavor and warmth safely.
Notes
- Choose peaches that are ripe but still slightly firm to hold their shape during baking.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to suit your personal taste preference.
- Using unsalted butter allows better control over the saltiness of the dessert.
- Covering with foil retains moisture for tender peaches; uncovering at the end adds pleasant caramelization.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
