Irresistible Baked Peaches with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon
These baked peaches are a quick, comforting dessert made with simple ingredients. Ripe peaches are caramelized in the oven with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon—delicious on their own or topped with ice cream for extra indulgence.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Knife and spoon
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe peaches halved and pitted
- 1 –2 tablespoons salted butter about ¾ tsp per half
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream optional
- Caramel sauce optional for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Slice peaches in half and remove the pits. Arrange cut-side up in the dish.
- Add butter to the center of each peach half.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the peaches.
- Bake for 10–13 minutes, until soft and golden.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for best results—soft but not mushy.
Vegan swap: Use coconut oil instead of butter.
Add chopped nuts or a dash of nutmeg for variety.
Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.