Description
Baked Peaches deliver an irresistible flavor with simple prep, showcasing ripe peaches, warm spices, and a sweet buttery topping—a perfect homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 peaches ripe but firm, halved and pitted
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Splash of bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly butter a small baking dish that can snugly hold the peaches.
- Arrange the peach halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, then sprinkle evenly over the peaches.
- Dot each peach half with butter, and drizzle with vanilla extract, lemon juice, and bourbon.
- Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over the peaches.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the peaches are fork-tender and the tops are caramelized.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the brown sugar.
For added flavor, consider using different spices like nutmeg or ginger.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg