Easy Baked Peaches
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Easy Baked Peaches are the perfect light and healthy dessert option. Minimal preparation and cleanup for the perfect treat!
This easy baked peaches recipe is so easy to make and such a delicious after dinner treat!
This recipe is light and healthy, using just maple syrup and a little cinnamon to add some flavor to these baked peaches.
After dinner treats don’t have to be filled with sugar and high in fats.
Seasonal ripe peaches caramelized in the oven are absolutely delicious and there are endless options for additions like topping them with chopped walnuts, peanuts, or light and airy whipped cream. This is a delicious gluten-free dessert that your friends and family will love!
Tyler’s Tips for the Best Baked Peaches
- Make sure to get ripe peaches that are preferably in season. In season summer peaches will be flavorful and sweeter, making all of the natural sugars come to life after baking them in the oven for a bit.
- When cutting peaches, slice in half along the pit, then twist. You can use a paring knife or a spoon to scoop out the pit!
Ingredients:
substitutions
Peaches: You could use nectarines and plums if peaches are not available. Most stone fruit will work as alternatives for the peaches. Please note that they may cook quicker, so the baking time may need to be reduced by a few minutes.
Butter: Butter is recommended, but you could use coconut oil, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil if needed. Use coconut oil or olive oil to make this a dairy-free recipe.
Maple Syrup: Honey is a great substitute for maple syrup. Brown sugar or molasses can be options as well, but we prefer to use maple syrup or honey for this recipe.
Cinnamon: Nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, or cardamom could also be great additions to this recipe.
Salt: The salt balances the sweetness and adds some depth of flavor; you can omit the salt if needed.
How to Make Easy Baked Peaches
- Combine melted butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and salt until a glaze forms.
- Half peaches and remove the pit. Place in a baking dish cut side facing up. Baste generously on both sides.
- Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. At the end, turn the oven on broil for 2 minutes for caramelization.
What to Serve with Healthy Baked Peaches
Top these delicious baked peaches with chopped nuts, whip cream, ice cream, or crunchy granola for some added flavor and texture.
storage
Storing: Baked peaches will last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Freezing: We don’t recommend freezing baked peaches as they will not reheat well once thawed.
Reheating: You can reheat this recipe in the microwave, toaster oven, oven or on the stove top.
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Baked Peaches
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium peaches halved, about 4 peaches
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and prepare a greased 8×8 oven safe baking dish.
- Prepare the peaches by cutting them in half and removing the pit. Place the peaches in the baking dish cut side facing up.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix together well with a fork or a whisk until a dark brown glaze forms.
- Baste the peaches with the mixture on both sides, coating generously.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until fork tender. Turn the oven on broil for 2 minutes at the very end to caramelize the tops of the peaches.
- Enjoy as is or serve alongside whipped cream, ice cream, or top with chopped nuts for an added crunch!
Wow! This looks amazing! Could you make this in the air fryer on the days it is too hot to turn the oven on?
Thank you! I’m sorry but I don’t use an air fryer so I’m not sure how to convert it! I’m sure it would work but I’m not sure of times/temp. Wish I could be more help but I don’t even own one 🙁