Warm, soft peaches baked in a buttery cinnamon brown sugar sauce make this simple dessert comforting and delicious. With only a few pantry ingredients, these baked peaches are perfect served on their own or with ice cream.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 simple ingredients
- Easy pantry dessert
- Sweet, buttery cinnamon flavor
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Perfect with ice cream or whipped cream
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15–16 oz each) peach halves, drained
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to:
- 375°F (190°C)
Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Arrange the Peaches
Drain the canned peach halves well.
Arrange them:
- cut side up
- in a single layer
inside the baking dish.
3. Make the Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix together:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
Sprinkle evenly over the peaches.
4. Add Butter
Slowly drizzle the melted butter across the peaches and sugar mixture.
The butter combines with the sugar while baking to create a rich syrupy sauce.
5. Bake
Bake for:
- 25–30 minutes
until:
- peaches are tender
- sauce is bubbling
- edges are lightly caramelized
6. Serve
Serve warm with:
- vanilla ice cream
- whipped cream
- pound cake
- yogurt
- or oatmeal
Spoon extra syrup from the pan over the top before serving.
Tips
- Use peaches packed in juice for a lighter dessert.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- A pinch of nutmeg adds extra warmth.
Variations
- Add oats for a peach crisp version.
- Use fresh peaches when in season.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 4 days
- Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving.
Conclusion
These baked cinnamon sugar peaches are warm, buttery, and full of comforting flavor. Simple ingredients come together to create an easy dessert that tastes homemade and cozy every time.
