Description
Baked Peaches offer irresistible flavor with simple preparation, featuring ripe peaches, butter, and brown sugar, making them a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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 oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a small baking dish just large enough to hold the peaches snugly.
- Place peach halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle evenly over the peaches.
- Dot each peach half with butter, then drizzle with vanilla, lemon juice, and bourbon.
- Divide the brown sugar mixture on top of the peaches.
- Bake them for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the peaches are fork-tender and the tops are lightly caramelized.
- Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Ripe peaches are key for the best flavor.
You can substitute bourbon with a splash of apple juice for a non-alcoholic version.
Serve with whipped cream or yogurt for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg