Oven-Baked Peach Delight

Ingredients

- 4 ripe peaches
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the peaches.

2. Prepare the Peaches:
- Rinse the peaches thoroughly under cool running water. Pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel.
- Carefully slice each peach in half and remove the pits. You may peel them if preferred, but leaving the skin can add texture.

3. Create the Lemon-Sugar Mixture:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of sugar. Stir well until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add a pinch of salt into the mixture to balance the sweetness and enhance the peach flavor.

4. Coat the Peaches:
- Place the peach halves in a shallow baking dish, cut side up.
- Generously brush or drizzle the lemon-sugar mixture over the top of each peach. Ensure they are evenly coated.

5. Bake the Peaches:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 25 minutes until the peaches are tender and the sugar forms a light syrup.
- If desired, broil the peaches for an additional 2-3 minutes to caramelize the tops, but watch closely to prevent burning.

6. Serve:
- Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Allow the peaches to cool slightly.
- Serve the baked peaches warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes
- Total Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Peach dessert, oven-baked peaches, summer dessert, baked fruit, peach recipe, easy dessert, lemon, sugar, baked goods, peach delight

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

520 calories (130 calories per serving for the entire dish)

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