Maple Roasted Peaches

Roasting peaches brings out their natural sweetness and are delicious paired with ice cream, yogurt, sweetened ricotta or mascarpone cream. Maple Roasted Peaches are a perfect and easy way to end a summer’s evening meal!I experienced a nostalgic moment when I bit into this simple peach dessert. I was transported back to my youth when fruit canned in a sweet syrupy liquid was not uncommon in our lunch boxes. Remember those? The peaches were my favorite: soft, juicy and sweet. When I told my kids we used to buy canned fruit they were in shock. My how things have changed!

Of course this is not to suggest that these roasted peaches taste like syrupy canned fruit! They are way tastier not to mention a much healthier choice. Made with only three natural ingredients: peaches, maple syrup and cinnamon, and they take only 5 minutes to assemble.

I wait all year to enjoy these gorgeous peaches from the Niagara region of Ontario. During the rest of the year I avoid all other imported peaches that are always dry and have an awful mealy texture. These peaches are always incredibly juicy. The kind of juiciness that runs down your fingers and hands when you bite into them!Of course these peaches are delicious as is however if you want to enhance their natural sweetness and transfer this beautiful fruit into an effortless amazing dessert, this is the healthy baked peaches recipe for you! 

Step by Step Instructions

Cut ripe peaches in half, remove the pit and place the peach halves cut side up on a buttered baking dish.

In a small bowl whisk together the maple syrup and cinnamon. Drizzle the mixture over the peach halves.

Maple syrup is without a doubt the sweetener of choice when you live in Quebec however this recipe would work well with honey if you prefer.Bake in a 400 degrees F preheated oven for 30 minutes until soft. Turn on the broiler during the last 2 minutes of baking for a nice golden color. Let cool slightly before serving.

At this point, if you wish, you can easily peel off the skin before serving.

To serve

I ate a few peaches right out of the pan, however there’s no doubt that peaches and ice cream are the perfect combination!But there are so many simple ingredients you can enjoy baked peaches with:

• vanilla yogurt
• sweetened whipped ricotta or mascarpone cheese
• topped with toasted slivered almonds
• topped with crumbled amaretti cookies
• peel, slice and serve over yogurt pancakes or yeasted waffles for breakfast

The possibilities are endless!

Tips and suggestions:

• Be sure to only use ripe peaches.  
• This recipe works well with plums as well.
• Use honey in place of maple syrup if you prefer.
• This recipe uses only 3 natural ingredients however for a more decadent version, dot the top of each peach half with butter.
• For an adults only version of this recipe add a tbsp or two of liqueur such as rum or bourbon to the maple syrup mixture.

If you try out this easy and delicious treat, let me know how much you enjoyed it by rating this recipe in the recipe card below.  Feel free to Pin the recipe for later. Buon appetito!

Here are more easy, summery fruit desserts for you to try:

• Balsamic Strawberries with Vanilla Ice Cream
• Sicilian Strawberry Pudding
• Italian Fruit Tart with Pastry Cream Filling
• Plum Almond Tart
• Rhubarb Strawberry Crostata
• Pears Poached in Red Wine