Q: Do I need to peel the peaches before baking?

A: No, you do not have to. The skin softens during baking and is perfectly fine to eat. If you prefer skinless peaches, you can peel them before baking, but keep in mind the skin helps hold the peach half together as it softens in the oven.

Q: Can I use canned or frozen peaches for this baked peaches recipe?

A: Fresh peaches work best here since the visual presentation of a whole peach half is part of the appeal. Canned peach halves can work in a pinch, just drain them very well and reduce the honey since canned peaches are already sweetened. Frozen peaches are not suitable for this recipe because they will not hold their shape when baked.

Q: What if I do not have pecans?

A: No problem. Walnuts, sliced almonds, and even pumpkin seeds all work well here. Or skip the nuts entirely and just add a sprinkle of granola or oats in the last 5 minutes of baking for some texture.

Q: Can I make baked peaches in an air fryer?

A: Yes. Place peach halves in the air fryer basket and cook at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes until tender and caramelized. Check them at 8 minutes to make sure they are not browning too fast. The air fryer gives a slightly drier result than the oven but the honey still caramelizes nicely.

Easy Baked Peaches Recipe with Honey and Cinnamon

Description

Some of the best recipes have almost nothing in them. This Baked Peaches Recipe turns ripe fresh peaches into a warm, glossy, naturally sweet dessert with honey, butter, cinnamon, and crunchy pecans.

Ingredients

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4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Vanilla yogurt or ice cream, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Halve the peaches and remove the pits.
Place the peach halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
Drizzle each peach half with honey.
Place a small piece of butter on each peach half.
Sprinkle cinnamon over the peaches.
Scatter the chopped pecans over the top of each peach half.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the peaches are soft and tender when pierced with a fork.
Check that the honey is caramelized around the edges and the pecans are toasted.
Serve warm with vanilla yogurt or vanilla ice cream spooned into the center of each peach half.

Notes

Use ripe but still slightly firm peaches so they soften without falling apart. The butter melts into the honey and fruit juices, creating a glossy caramel-like sauce that is delicious spooned over the top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 peach halves
Calories: 160
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 8mg