Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches
Make delicious Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches, a quick and easy dessert featuring juicy peaches baked with warm cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter. This simple fruit dessert is perfect for summer and ready in under 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe peaches halved and pits removed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
- Pinch of salt
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter for baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Wash, dry, and halve the peaches, removing pits.
- Place peaches cut-side up in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the peaches.
- Place a small piece of butter in the center of each peach half.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup if using.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until peaches are tender and syrup is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly and spoon syrup over peaches before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture.
- Avoid overbaking to prevent mushy fruit.
- Butter enhances the caramelized sauce flavor.
- Serve warm for best taste, but can also be enjoyed chilled.