Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches
This 30-minute dessert transforms fresh peaches into a warm, buttery, cinnamon-spiced treat. Perfect with ice cream and minimal effort, it's your go-to summer sweet fix.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Small mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Knife (for halving peaches)
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe peaches halved and pitted
- 3 tbsp butter softened or melted
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg optional
- Pinch of ground cloves optional
- Pinch of salt
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Halve peaches and remove pits. Place cut-side up in dish.
- In a bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into a thick paste.
- Spoon mixture into peach centers, spreading slightly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until peaches are soft and syrup is bubbling.
- Cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use firmer peaches for better texture.
Add bourbon or crushed nuts for a twist.
Canned peaches work — reduce baking time to 15–20 minutes.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.