Description
Succulent baked peaches from Southern kitchens showcase summer’s sweetest harvest with a golden cinnamon sugar crown. Warm spices and caramelized fruit create a simple dessert that invites you to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 fresh, ripe peaches
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, sliced
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (60 grams) brown sugar
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) cinnamon
Instructions
- Halve ripe peaches and carefully extract the pit, creating a neat cavity in each fruit half. Arrange the peach halves cut-side up in a ceramic baking dish.
- Place a small, delicate pat of butter into the center of each peach half, allowing it to nestle perfectly in the natural depression.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend by mixing ground cinnamon and granulated sugar until uniformly combined.
- Generously dust the peach halves with the aromatic cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring each surface is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- Heat the oven to 350°F, positioning the rack in the middle for consistent temperature distribution.
- Slide the prepared peaches into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden caramelized surface and softened texture.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool briefly to allow flavors to settle and intensify.
- Optional: Crown the warm peaches with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent finishing touch.
- For a smoky alternative, wrap prepared peach halves in aluminum foil packets and grill over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even caramelization.
Notes
- Perfectly ripe, in-season peaches guarantee the most delectable and sweet results for this simple dessert.
- Butter adds rich, velvety texture and helps caramelize the natural sugars in the peaches during baking.
- Cinnamon sugar coating transforms ordinary fruit into a warm, indulgent treat that feels like a comforting hug.
- Versatile recipe works wonderfully in both oven and grill, making it ideal for summer gatherings or spontaneous dessert cravings.
- Serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream elevates the dish from good to absolutely irresistible.
- Quick cooking time of 8-12 minutes means you can enjoy a homemade dessert with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg