Easy Baked Peaches with Crumble Topping

These easy Baked Peaches are the perfect simple summer dessert made with ripe peaches, maple syrup, warm cinnamon, and a buttery pecan crumble topping. Baked until tender and golden, they’re delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or creamy Greek yogurt for an easy rustic dessert everyone will love.

Course Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern Inspired

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword baked fruit dessert, baked peaches, easy peach recipe, healthy peach dessert, peach crisp, peach crumble, peach dessert, summer dessert

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 297kcal

Equipment

baking dish
mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Spoon or spatula
Knife and cutting board

Ingredients

4 ripe peaches halved and pits removed
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
3 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Optional for serving:

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Greek yogurt

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375*F and lightly grease a small baking dish.
Prepare the peaches: slice the peaches in half and remove the pits. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
Add the maple vanilla flavor: Drizzle the maple syrup and vanilla extract evenly over the peaches.
Make the crumble topping: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until the mixture forms a crumble texture.
Top the peaches: Spoon the crumble mixture over the center of each peach half.
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peaches are tender and the topping is golden and slightly crisp.
Serve warm: let them cool slightly, then serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt if you like.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches: they should give slightly when pressed but still hold their shape.
Don’t skip the pinch of salt: it balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor of the peaches.
Chop the pecans finely: smaller pieces help create a better crumble texture.
Let them rest before serving: allow the peaches to cool for about 5 minutes so the juices settle and the topping crisps up.
Try grilling the peaches first: for an extra twist, grill the peach halves for a couple of minutes before baking to add a subtle smoky flavor.

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