Baked Peaches with Oat Crumble Topping

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This baked peach recipe has earned a permanent spot in my summer rotation because it delivers all the flavor of a homemade peach pie without the long afternoon of peeling, slicing, and rolling out dough. You take ripe peaches, halve them, spoon on a simple oat crumble of brown sugar and cinnamon, and let the oven do the rest of the work. The whole recipe is ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish, with about 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of bake time.

It also scales beautifully for a weeknight dessert for two or a backyard gathering for a crowd. The base recipe makes 6 servings, and you can stretch it by adding more peach halves without changing anything else in the method. Whether you serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, spoon it over Greek yogurt for breakfast, or enjoy it cold as an afternoon snack, the caramelized topping and tender fruit never disappoint.

Because the ingredient list is short and pantry friendly, this is the kind of recipe you can throw together without a special trip to the store. It also adapts easily to gluten free and dairy free diets, which makes it friendly for guests with different needs. If you love fresh peach desserts that feel homemade without the fuss, this one deserves the top of your list.

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• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredient Notes
• How to Make Baked Peaches
• What You Need
• Step by Step Method
• Air Fryer Variation
• Introduction
• Comfort Food Classics
• Frequently Asked Questions
• How long do you bake peaches?
• Do you need to peel peaches for baking?
• What temperature should you bake peaches at?
• Can you make this recipe gluten free or vegan?
• How should I store leftover baked peaches?
• Are baked peaches healthy?
• Easy Baked Peaches
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Last Step:
• Nutrition
• Did you make this recipe?

Ingredient Notes

The beauty of this recipe is that every ingredient pulls double duty. The brown sugar sweetens while also helping soften the peaches as they bake, the cinnamon adds warmth, and the butter binds the crumble so it bakes up golden brown and crisp. Below is a quick rundown of what each ingredient brings to the dish and how to swap it if needed.

• Fresh peaches: Choose ripe peaches that yield slightly to gentle pressure and smell sweet and fragrant at the stem. Firm fruit holds its shape better in the oven, so avoid anything too soft or bruised. You can leave the skin on, no peeling required.
• All purpose flour: Standard flour gives the crumble structure. Use a 1 to 1 gluten free all purpose blend if you need a gluten free version. Measure lightly and level off the spoon.
• Old fashioned rolled oats: Rolled oats give the topping its crisp, streusel like texture. Quick oats work in a pinch but yield a softer crumble.
• Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar both work. Dark brown sugar adds a deeper molasses note if you like a more caramel flavor.
• Ground cinnamon: A small amount goes a long way. Adjust to taste if you love a stronger spice profile.
• Cold butter: Cut into small cubes so it blends into the dry ingredients quickly. Use vegan butter for a dairy free version, or a good quality dairy free margarine.

Tip: Leave the peach skin on. It softens as the peaches bake, helps the fruit hold its shape on the spoon, and saves you several minutes of prep time.

Optional for serving: vanilla ice cream, plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, mascarpone, whipped cream, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup or honey. Toasted pecans, sliced almonds, or a pinch of flaky salt also make lovely finishing touches.

How to Make Baked Peaches

If you have been searching for a simple dessert to bake this summer, these baked peaches are for you. They taste like homemade peach pie, but without all the time and effort. Ripe, juicy peaches get filled with a brown sugar streusel topping and baked until caramelized and tender. You only need one bowl, one baking dish, and about half an hour. For a different take on this fruit, you can also try my easy baked peaches recipe on the site.

What You Need

• 3 fresh peaches
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour (use gluten free if needed)
• 3 tablespoons old fashioned rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons cold butter (use vegan butter if needed)

Step by Step Method

1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350F. Choose a baking dish where the peach halves fit side by side without overlapping or having too much empty space around them. A 7×9 inch, 8×8 inch, or 9×9 inch baking dish all work well.
2. Slice the peaches: Slice each peach in half vertically, twist the two halves apart, and pull out the pit. Arrange the halves cut side up in the baking dish with the skin side down.
3. Make the crumble: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter and use a fork or your fingertips to cut it into the dry ingredients until small, uneven crumbs form.
4. Top the peaches: Generously spoon the crumble mixture into the center of each peach half, mounding it slightly so each one is loaded with topping.
5. Bake to perfection: Bake at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the peaches are fork tender and the crumble is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
6. Serve and enjoy: Enjoy the peaches warm as is, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Air Fryer Variation

If you want to make roasted peaches in the air fryer instead, set the air fryer to 350F and cook the assembled peaches for 8 to 11 minutes, until the peach halves are tender and the topping is browned. Cooking time can vary by air fryer model, so check at the 8 minute mark and add time as needed.

Method	Temperature	Time	Best For
Oven	350F	15 to 20 minutes	Larger batches, even browning
Air Fryer	350F	8 to 11 minutes	Quick single servings

If you love the flavor combo of peaches and warm spices, you will also enjoy the Food Network baked peaches recipe for a similar cozy dessert.

Introduction

This baked peach dessert comes together quickly with just a handful of basic ingredients. Halved fresh peaches are filled with an oat, brown sugar, and cinnamon crumble and baked until caramelized. The entire recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it an effortless summer treat when ripe peaches are at their peak at the farmers market.

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The recipe serves six and can be scaled up or down depending on how many peaches you have on hand. Use it as a weeknight dessert, a brunch dish, or a sweet snack alongside coffee in the afternoon. It also doubles as an easy make ahead option, since the baked peaches reheat well in a low oven or the microwave for a few seconds.

What I love most about this recipe is the flavor payoff for so little effort. The crumble turns buttery and crisp on top, the juices bubble up around the edges of the peaches, and the whole kitchen smells like a summer bakery. If you have been looking for a new way to use up a basket of peaches, this is one of the simplest and most rewarding options out there.

If you are in the mood for a peach dessert you can slice and serve the next morning, my quick peach muffin recipe is another easy way to use ripe fruit while it is in season.

Comfort Food Classics

Baked peaches belong in the comfort food hall of fame. They are warm, sweet, soft, and gently spiced, the kind of dessert that feels like a hug after a long day. The brown sugar and cinnamon crumble is reminiscent of classic peach cobbler and old fashioned peach crisp, but the halved peaches make the dish feel a little lighter and more elegant on the plate.

This is the dessert I bring out when friends come over and I want something homemade without hovering in the kitchen. It also makes a beautiful finale to a summer cookout alongside grilled chicken or barbecue, where the cool ice cream on top balances the warm fruit perfectly. Whether you grew up eating peach desserts at your grandmother’s table or you are just discovering them, this baked peach recipe carries that same nostalgic comfort in every bite. For a similar comfort food dessert with a slightly different spice profile, you can compare this method to Simply Recipes baked peaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bake the peaches at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes, until the fruit is fork tender and the crumble topping is golden brown. Smaller, very ripe peaches may be done closer to 15 minutes, while larger, firmer fruit may need the full 20 minutes.

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No, you do not need to peel them. Slice each peach in half, remove the pit, and bake cut side up with the skin on. The skin softens as the peaches bake and helps the fruit hold its shape.

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Preheat your oven to 350F. This temperature is hot enough to caramelize the brown sugar and crisp the crumble without drying out the fruit.

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Yes to both. Swap the all purpose flour for a 1 to 1 gluten free baking blend, and use vegan butter in place of the cold butter. The result is just as tender and crisp as the classic version.

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Place cooled leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or a 300F oven until warmed through before serving.

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Each serving has about 130 calories, 6g fat, 2g protein, 18g carbohydrates, and 2g fiber. They are a moderate dessert option that fits nicely into a balanced diet, especially when served with Greek yogurt for breakfast.

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