Description
A simple, gluten-free summer dessert featuring caramelized fresh peaches topped with a rich brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecan mixture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is naturally gluten-free and perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium fresh peaches, halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9 inch square baking dish or 9-inch round pie plate.
- Wash peaches, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the pits. Place peach halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir until it resembles wet sand. Mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice if using.
- Spoon the brown sugar mixture generously over each peach half, ensuring some gets into the center. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top, pressing them slightly into the sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until peaches are tender when pierced with a fork and the topping is bubbling and caramelized. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to allow juices to thicken. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt.
Notes
For best results, use ripe but firm peaches. Toasting the pecans in a dry skillet before chopping adds extra flavor and crunch. If using canned peaches, drain and pat dry thoroughly, though fresh peaches are preferred for texture. This dish can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half with to
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
Keywords: baked peaches, brown sugar peaches, pecan dessert, gluten-free dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, cinnamon peaches, healthy dessert