Healthy Honey Roasted Peaches
Healthy Honey Roasted Peaches are a delightful summer treat that captures the essence of ripe, juicy peaches with a touch of golden honey and warming spices. This simple yet elegant dish transforms fresh fruit into a mouthwatering dessert or breakfast topping, perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself. Each bite offers a delicious blend of caramelization and sweetness, evoking memories of sunny picnics and lazy afternoons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the peaches in half and remove the pits. Place them cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle honey generously over each peach half.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg evenly across the peaches.
- Brush melted butter or coconut oil over each peach half for added richness.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; consider adding yogurt or whipped cream for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half (100g)
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - Use firm but ripe peaches for the best texture. - Feel free to swap honey for maple syrup or add chopped nuts for crunch. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.