Description
A simple yet elegant dessert highlighting juicy peaches caramelized to perfection with a hint of cinnamon, honey, and melted butter. This easy recipe comes together quickly and makes a warm, comforting treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served alone or paired with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt, baked peaches are a delightful way to enjoy fresh fruit in a wholesome, delicious way.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Arrange peach halves cut side up in the dish.
- Drizzle honey or sprinkle sugar evenly over each peach.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the peaches.
- Place a teaspoon of butter on each peach half.
- Drizzle lemon juice evenly over the peaches.
- Optional: scatter nuts around peaches.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until peaches are tender and caramelized but still hold shape.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use peaches that are ripe but still firm for best texture.
- Adjust sweetness based on your peaches’ natural sugar content.
- Experiment with spices for different flavor variations.
- Serve warm for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg