Roasted Peaches

These Roasted Peaches are a simple recipe to make with only four ingredients. Fresh peaches are mixed with sugar and cinnamon, a hint of vanilla extract and baked until tender and juicy. Serve with ice cream, cheesecake, oatmeal for a heavenly dessert or enjoy them just as they are.

I can’t speak enough of how much I love peaches, especially when they are in season. The juicy, sparkling yellow flesh, the sweet and tender texture and the delicate pleasant floral aroma that on a warm, sunny day, you can smell the fruit just by standing near it. Since the season is coming to an end, I want to stock up as many peaches as I can. Gladly, I got a bag full of them, ripe and juicy that’s ready to be enjoyed in the last summer days.

Roasting peaches in the oven may sound simple, it intensifies their flavor and makes them taste incredibly delicious. The peaches will become flavorful, extra tender and sweet, and it reminds me of the filling of peach pie. You can serve it with ice cream, yogurt, cheesecake, panna cotta, waffle, pancake, or enjoy them just as they are.

BEST PEACHES FOR ROASTING

For the best flavor and texture, try to use fresh, ripe peaches. When picking fresh peaches, look for ones that are vibrant, with a golden hue behind their reddish blush. You also can tell if the peaches are ripe by gently pressing on the peach skin. If it’s soft and gives you a little where you grip it, it’s ready to enjoy. Make sure not to pick those with mushy texture or with bruises, dents or dark spots.

If the peaches are not in the season, you can use frozen peaches.

You can peel the skin or leave it on before roasting them. I’d like to have the skin on so when it’s done baking, the juice is vibrant golden red.

SUBSTITUTES

Fruits: This recipe works with other stone fruits like plums, apricots, nectarines or cherries.

Sweeteners: You can use brown sugar or other liquid sweeteners like maple syrup or honey instead of granulated sugar.

Spices: If you don’t want cinnamon, just leave it or substitute with your favorite spices, with the same amount.

Vanilla extract: use vanilla seeds or vanilla bean paste if you prefer to. 

HOW TO MAKE ROASTED PEACHES

These roasted peaches are easy to make.

1. Slice your peaches and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle on the sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Toss the peaches to coat them evenly (make sure they are coated on both sides). You can let it rest for 10-15 minutes if you want, so the juice can release from the fruit and leave a delicious peach sweetened syrup.
2. Transfer the peaches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread them in a single layer. Roasted for 15-25 minutes depending on the desired texture you want.
3. Remove the peaches from the oven and let them cool to room temperature. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The peaches can be frozen for up to 6 months.
4. Enjoy the peaches on their own or you can top them with other desserts.

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More Peaches Recipes:

• Peach Cream Cake
• Peach Cheesecake
• Dutch Baby Pancake with Roasted Peaches
• Peach Crumb Bars