Description
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches is a simple and delicious dessert featuring ripe peaches topped with a spiced cinnamon sugar layer and a buttery oat crumble. Baked to tender perfection and served warm, this dessert is perfect on its own or paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Ingredients
Peaches
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Spiced Sugar Mixture
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Crumble Topping
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Remaining melted butter from the 4 tablespoons
For Serving (Optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the peaches evenly and develop a golden crumble topping.
- Prep Peaches: Wash and dry the peaches thoroughly. Halve and pit them, then arrange the halves cut-side up in a 9×13 inch baking dish to create the base for the dessert.
- Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the peach halves to add richness and help the flavors meld during baking.
- Cinnamon Sugar: In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to create a fragrant and flavorful spice mix that will complement the peaches.
- Crumble Topping: Combine the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and rolled oats in a separate bowl. Add the remaining melted butter and mix using a fork or fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped nuts if using, for extra texture and flavor.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cut sides of the peach halves. Then generously cover with the crumble topping to form a delicious crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until the peaches are tender and the topping is golden brown and bubbly, indicating it is perfectly cooked.
- Cool: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the peaches to cool slightly, so they are warm but safe to eat and the topping sets a bit.
- Serve: Serve the baked peaches warm. Optionally, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a creamy contrast to the warm, spiced fruit and crunchy topping.
Notes
- Use firm peaches to ensure they hold their shape during baking and do not turn mushy.
- Chopped nuts in the crumble topping are optional but add great texture and flavor.
- The dessert can be served warm or at room temperature based on preference.
- For a gluten-free alternative, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and check oats are certified gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated before serving.
