Description
This delightful baked peaches recipe features juicy ripe peaches topped with a buttery oat crumble, baked to golden perfection. Served warm, it makes a comforting dessert with optional vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce toppings for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Peaches
- 3 ripe peaches
Oat Crumble Topping
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces
Optional Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F to prepare for baking the peaches.
- Make the Oat Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter pieces and cut them into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture forms small crumbly pieces.
- Prepare the Peaches: Peel the peaches if desired or leave the skin on. Slice each peach in half and remove the pit. Place the peach halves face-up in a small baking pan, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
- Assemble the Dessert: Spoon a generous amount of the oat crumble topping onto the center of each peach half, covering the exposed flesh.
- Bake the Peaches: Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the oat crumble topping turns golden brown and the peaches are soft.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Optionally, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle caramel sauce over the peaches for extra flavor and richness.
Notes
- You can peel the peaches if you prefer a smoother texture, but leaving the skin on adds extra nutrients and color.
- The baking time can vary slightly depending on the size and ripeness of the peaches; check for softness and golden topping.
- For a gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven for best texture.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream if you prefer over ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American