Baked Peaches with Honey, Cinnamon, and Vanilla Recipe
This baked peaches recipe transforms ripe peaches into a warm, caramelized dessert infused with honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger. The peaches are gently baked until tender and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a deliciously cozy treat perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Peaches
- 6 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted (skin on)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger
- Pinch of salt
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature when you begin baking the peaches.
- Prepare the baking dish and sauce: In an 8×11-inch baking dish, whisk together the melted butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Coat the peaches: Add the peach halves to the baking dish and gently turn them around to ensure they are evenly coated with the butter and spice mixture. Arrange the peaches cut side up and spoon some of the sauce into the crevices of each peach, packing them snugly in the dish.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish loosely with foil to keep moisture while allowing some air circulation, and bake for 20 minutes to start softening the peaches.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking the peaches uncovered for another 10–15 minutes. This will caramelize the edges and make the peaches tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.
- Serve: Serve the baked peaches warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired for a creamy contrast to the warm, spiced fruit.
Notes
- Choose peaches that are ripe but still firm to hold their shape during baking.
- Adjust the amount of honey or spices to your taste preference.
- Covering with foil initially prevents the peaches from drying out while allowing them to soften properly.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm peaches and cold ice cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
