Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches
A delightful summer dessert featuring juicy peaches caramelized with cinnamon and sugar, served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large ripe peaches Firm, slightly soft peaches are best for baking.
- 4 tablespoons butter Use unsalted butter for better control over sweetness.
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar Key for caramelization; can substitute with white sugar or maple syrup.
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon Enhances flavor; optional alternative is pumpkin pie spice.
- a pinch nutmeg Optional, can skip if preferred.
- a pinch cloves Optional, depends on personal taste.
- a pinch salt Helps balance sweetness.
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream Can substitute with dairy-free ice cream or yogurt.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the peaches in half and remove the pit. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
Baking
- Place a tablespoon of butter into each peach half.
- Sprinkle each peach half with brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until the peaches are fork-tender and bubbling.
Serving
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for a couple of minutes.
- Serve each warm peach half in a bowl topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Consider adding crushed nuts or a drizzle of honey for added flavor and texture. This dish is best enjoyed fresh.