Description
Enjoy these Sweet Maple Cinnamon Baked Peaches, a cozy and comforting dessert perfect for chilly evenings. Ripe peaches are halved, topped with a warming blend of pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg, then baked to tender, caramelized perfection. A luscious and easy-to-make treat that brightens up any night.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 4 medium fresh ripe peaches, halved and pitted
Syrup & Spices
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the peaches.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease your baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent the peaches from sticking.
- Prep Peaches: Wash and dry the peaches thoroughly. Cut each peach in half and carefully remove the pits.
- Arrange Peaches: Place the peach halves cut side up in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Mix Syrup and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, combine the pure maple syrup and ground cinnamon until well blended.
- Drizzle Mixture: Pour the maple cinnamon mixture evenly over the peach halves, coating each one thoroughly.
- Add Butter: Distribute the small pieces of unsalted butter across the peach halves for richness and flavor.
- Add Nutmeg: If desired, sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg over the peaches to enhance the warm spice profile.
- Season with Salt: Lightly sprinkle a pinch of salt over the peaches to balance and elevate the sweetness.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peaches are tender and slightly caramelized on top.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the peaches from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes to let the syrup thicken slightly.
- Serve: Serve the baked peaches warm, drizzled with the luscious caramelized syrup from the pan for a delightful cozy dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Pure maple syrup adds a natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
- The butter helps create a rich caramelization during baking.
- Nutmeg is optional but adds a lovely warm spice note.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt for an indulgent treat.
