Description
Healthy Honey Roasted Peaches are a delectable dessert that perfectly balances health and indulgence. Bursting with natural sweetness, these juicy peaches are roasted until golden and caramelized, then drizzled with rich honey and sprinkled with aromatic cinnamon. Whether served warm on their own or paired with creamy yogurt or ice cream, these peaches are bound to impress at any gathering. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy afternoons, this simple recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 4 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the peaches under cool water, slice in half, and remove the pits.
- Place peach halves cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle honey over each peach half and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Add a small dab of butter to the center of each peach half.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Garnish with chopped fresh mint if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half (90g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - Choose ripe but firm peaches to prevent mushiness. - Customize by adding a splash of vanilla extract or nutmeg for extra flavor. - Swap honey for maple syrup or sprinkle nuts for added crunch.