Description
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches are a delightful and easy dessert perfect for any occasion. Juicy peach halves are coated with a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend and topped with a buttery oat crumble, then baked to golden perfection. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
Toppings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For Serving (Optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the peaches evenly.
- Prep Peaches: Wash and dry the peaches thoroughly. Halve and pit them, then arrange the halves cut-side up in a 9×13 inch baking dish for optimal baking space.
- Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over each peach half, which helps the toppings stick and adds richness.
- Cinnamon Sugar: In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to create a warm, aromatic sugar blend.
- Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and rolled oats. Add the remaining melted butter and work the mixture with a fork or fingers until it forms coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped nuts if using for added texture and flavor.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cut sides of the peaches. Then, generously sprinkle the oat crumble topping over the cinnamon sugar layer for a crunchy finish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the peaches are tender and the topping has turned golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool: Remove the dish from the oven and let the peaches cool slightly so the topping sets and they are safe to eat.
- Serve: Serve the baked peaches warm, either on their own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a luscious dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure peaches are ripe but firm to hold their shape during baking.
- Chopped nuts are optional and add a nice crunch and flavor contrast.
- Adjust sugar amounts according to the sweetness of your peaches or your personal preference.
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan butter and non-dairy ice cream or whipped topping.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
