Description
This Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches recipe is a delightful and easy dessert that combines ripe peaches with a warm, spiced cinnamon sugar layer and a buttery oat crumble topping. Baked until tender and golden, these peaches are perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Spiced Sugar Mixture
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Crumble Topping
- 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)
- remaining melted butter (from the 4 tablespoons total)
Serving Suggestions
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- Prep Peaches: Wash and dry the peaches thoroughly. Cut each peach in half and remove the pits. Arrange the peach halves cut-side up in a 9×13 inch baking dish to set the base for your dessert.
- Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the peach halves to coat them and add richness.
- Cinnamon Sugar: In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice to make the spicy sugar mixture.
- Crumble Topping: In another bowl, combine the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and rolled oats. Add the remaining melted butter and mix using a fork or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts if you choose to use them for added texture and flavor.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cut sides of the peaches. Then generously cover with the prepared crumble topping to create a delicious crunchy layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the peaches are tender and the crumble topping is golden brown and bubbly, signaling it’s perfectly baked.
- Cool: Remove the dish from the oven and let the baked peaches cool slightly to allow the flavors to settle and make it easier to serve.
- Serve: Serve the baked peaches warm, either on their own or accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the chopped pecans or walnuts.
- The dessert is excellent when served warm but can be stored and reheated gently.
- Adjust the amount of sugar according to the sweetness of your peaches and personal preference.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven.
