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Baked Peaches

A simple, healthy dessert bursting with natural sweetness that transforms ordinary fruit into an extraordinary treat. When sprinkled with just a touch of cinnamon sugar and baked until tender, these warm and comforting fruits develop an intensified flavor profile that rivals more complex, sugar-laden desserts—all while maintaining their nutritional integrity.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 halves
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe but firm peaches halved and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar or coconut sugar for a less processed option
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Optional Toppings

  • Greek yogurt
  • granola
  • honey
  • chopped nuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash your peaches thoroughly, cut each peach in half along the natural seam, and gently twist to separate. Remove the pits with a small spoon, creating a slight hollow in the center of each half.
  • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Arrange your peach halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Spoon your cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over each peach half, allowing it to pool slightly in the hollowed centers.
  • Place your peaches in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. They're done when the flesh is tender enough to pierce easily with a fork, and the sugar mixture has transformed into a bubbling, amber-colored glaze.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with your chosen toppings.

Notes

For a lower-sugar version, replace brown sugar with monk fruit sweetener or erythritol (use 1.5 tablespoons as they're slightly sweeter than sugar).
For dairy-free preparation, substitute coconut oil for butter.
Baked peaches are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Look for peaches that yield slightly to pressure without being mushy—they should smell noticeably fragrant at the stem end.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Baked Peaches, Healthy Dessert, Cinnamon Sugar Peaches, Low Sugar Dessert
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