Description
This recipe for Best Baked Peaches is a delightful dessert that brings out the natural sweetness of ripe peaches enhanced by a buttery brown sugar glaze infused with orange juice, vanilla, and optional bourbon. Baked to fork-tender perfection, these peaches serve wonderfully with ice cream or whipped cream and offer an inviting warm treat balanced with caramel notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 8 peaches
Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed (about ½ cup)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ orange, juiced
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 375° F (190° C) to prepare for baking the peaches.
- Prepare the peaches: Clean the peaches thoroughly, then wipe them dry. Arrange them in a deep baking dish in a single layer.
- Melt the butter: In a small pot over low heat, melt the cubed unsalted butter carefully to avoid browning.
- Combine ingredients: Add the brown sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, vanilla extract, and optional bourbon to the melted butter. Stir well until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is homogeneous.
- Pour sauce over peaches: Evenly pour the buttery brown sugar mixture over the peaches in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered into the preheated oven. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until the peaches become fork-tender. If they are not fully tender after this time, continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve: Once baked, serve the peaches warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. Drizzle with the caramelized sauce from the baking dish and optionally sprinkle chopped nuts on top for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches so they hold their shape during baking.
- Bourbon adds a rich depth of flavor but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
- Check peaches at 30 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
- The caramel sauce can be spooned generously over the peaches or saved to drizzle on ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked peaches, dessert, peach recipe, baked fruit dessert, summer dessert, bourbon peaches, caramelized peaches
