Description
This Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches recipe offers a delightful, warm dessert featuring ripe peaches topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar glaze, baked to caramelized perfection. Easily prepared in under 30 minutes, this dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a cozy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Filling
- 4 large ripe peaches
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Serving (Optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare the peaches: Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Arrange the peach halves cut side up in the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer for baking.
- Make the cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and optional ground nutmeg. Mix thoroughly to create a smooth, flavorful glaze.
- Coat the peaches: Spoon the butter and sugar mixture evenly over each peach half, ensuring good coverage for caramelization during baking.
- Bake the peaches: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the peaches are tender and the tops are golden and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove the peaches from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a luscious dessert experience.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best results to prevent them from becoming too mushy.
- Ground nutmeg is optional but adds a nice warm spice flavor that complements cinnamon.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute melted butter with coconut oil and serve with dairy-free ice cream or whipped topping.
- Leftover baked peaches can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
- To enhance flavor, sprinkle a small pinch of salt over the sugar mixture to balance sweetness.
