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Baked Peaches

Baked peaches are an oven-baked summer dessert with jammy, softened peach halves and a dark golden cinnamon brown sugar glaze pooled in the center. This easy peach dessert blisters the edges while the caramelized juices turn syrupy for spooning.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peaches and filling
  • 4 peaches Ripe, halved and pitted.
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar For the caramelized glaze.
  • 2 tbsp butter Cut into small pieces.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Adds warm spice.
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg Optional warm depth.
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract For aroma in the glaze.
  • 0.06 tsp salt A pinch to balance sweetness.
Serving
  • 1 vanilla ice cream Or serve with Greek yogurt or whipped cream.
  • 1 fresh mint For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Bake the peaches
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and place the peach halves cut-side up in a baking dish with space between them.
  2. Stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly combined, then sprinkle the mixture over each peach half.
  3. Place a small piece of butter in the center of each peach so it melts into the cavity during baking.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes at 375°F until the peaches are tender and the sugar turns into a dark golden glaze with blistered edges.
Finish and serve
  1. Let the peaches cool for 5 minutes so the glaze thickens slightly and clings to the fruit.
  2. Spoon the caramelized pan juices over each peach to coat the softened jammy centers.
  3. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream (or Greek yogurt or whipped cream) and scatter fresh mint on top.

Notes

For the most caramelized centers, use very ripe peaches and bake until the glaze looks dark golden and slightly bubbling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; rewarm gently in the oven or microwave to loosen the glaze. Freezing is not recommended because the peaches soften further. For a lighter option, swap vanilla ice cream with Greek yogurt for extra protein and a tangy contrast.