Description
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches are a quick and delicious dessert featuring ripe peaches topped with a buttery, spiced brown sugar mixture and baked until tender. Served warm with vanilla ice cream, this treat is perfect for summer or anytime you crave a comforting, fruity dessert.
Ingredients
4 large ripe peaches
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of cloves
Pinch of salt
Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the peaches in half and remove the pits. Arrange them cut-side up on a large baking sheet or pan.
- Place a small piece of butter in the center of each peach half.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture evenly over the peaches.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the peaches are tender and golden.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For extra texture, add chopped pecans or walnuts before baking.
- Substitute brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Try adding ginger or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Grill peaches instead of baking for a smoky flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half with ice cream
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg