Description
This Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches recipe features ripe peaches halved and baked with a deliciously sweet cinnamon sugar butter mixture. The peaches become tender and juicy with a caramelized topping, making a simple yet indulgent dessert perfect for any season. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra creamy touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Serving (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the peaches.
- Arrange peaches in baking dish: Place the halved and pitted peaches cut-side up in a baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Coat peaches: Spoon the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over each peach half, making sure each one is generously covered with the buttery topping.
- Bake the peaches: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peaches turn tender and juicy.
- Cool slightly: Remove the peaches from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes to allow the flavors to settle and the topping to thicken slightly.
- Serve warm: Serve the baked peaches warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
- Light brown sugar adds a deeper caramel flavor compared to granulated sugar.
- The optional vanilla ice cream or whipped cream provides a nice temperature contrast and creaminess.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil and use a non-dairy topping.
