Description
This Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches recipe is a warm, comforting dessert that combines juicy ripe peaches with a spiced cinnamon sugar layer and a crunchy oat crumble topping. Easy to prepare and perfect for a quick yet impressive treat, it bakes until tender and golden, served best with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Spice Sugar Mix
- 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 (approximately 1-2 tablespoons for crumble, from total 4 tablespoons melted butter)
Serving
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the peaches.
- Prep Peaches: Wash and dry the peaches thoroughly, then halve and pit them. Arrange the peach halves cut side up in a 9×13 inch baking dish to prepare for topping.
- Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the peach halves to add richness and help the topping adhere.
- Cinnamon Sugar: In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to create a fragrant spice mixture.
- Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and rolled oats. Add the remaining melted butter and mix with a fork or fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped nuts if you are using them for extra texture and flavor.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cut sides of the peaches. Then sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the cinnamon sugar layer for a crunchy finish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the peaches are tender and the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool: Remove the dish from the oven and allow the peaches to cool slightly so the filling sets and they are comfortable to eat.
- Serve: Serve the baked peaches warm, either on their own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to prevent them from becoming too mushy during baking.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch and flavor to the crumble topping.
- Serve immediately after baking for best texture; leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Can substitute rolled oats with gluten-free oats if needed for gluten sensitivity.
- Adjust spices to taste, for example adding more cinnamon for extra warmth or a pinch of cloves for added depth.
