Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches are a simple, warm dessert featuring ripe peaches coated with a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked to tender perfection. Served best with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, they offer a comforting and easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 4 large ripe peaches
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Serving Options
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a baking dish to prepare for baking the peaches.
- Prepare the peaches: Cut the peaches in half and carefully remove the pits. Arrange the peach halves cut side up in the prepared baking dish to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Make the cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and optional ground nutmeg. Mix thoroughly to create a sweet, spiced topping to enhance the peaches’ natural flavor.
- Apply topping and bake: Spoon the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over each peach half, making sure each is well coated. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the peaches are tender and the topping is caramelized and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the peaches from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to add a creamy contrast to the warm, spiced fruit.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm peaches to avoid them becoming too mushy during baking.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil or a plant-based margarine.
- The nutmeg is optional but adds a lovely warm depth of flavor; you can omit it if desired.
- This dessert can also be prepared ahead and gently reheated before serving.
- Try adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top before baking for added crunch.
