Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches are an elegant yet simple dessert. The caramelized peaches, combined with the sweetness of cinnamon and brown sugar, make for a melt-in-your-mouth treat that everyone will love. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert becomes even more irresistible. This easy-to-make dessert brings together the natural sweetness of peaches with the warmth of cinnamon, making it perfect for cozy nights or a quick summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits.
- Arrange the peach halves in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the peach halves, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Drizzle the vanilla extract over the peaches and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peaches are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- This recipe works well with both fresh peaches in the summer and frozen peaches during the colder months. Just ensure the frozen peaches are thawed and excess water is drained before baking.
- You can mix in a dash of nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger to create a more complex flavor profile.
- Serve your baked peaches with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a spoonful of Greek yogurt for added creaminess.
- Serve these baked peaches with a light dessert wine, such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
- For added texture and crunch, serve the baked peaches with a side of crumbled shortbread or crunchy biscotti.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A