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    Home > Meal Type > Desserts

    Roasted Peaches with Brown Sugar and Rosemary

    Updated: Sep 5th 2019 โ€ข Published: Aug 31st 2017 โ€ข 23 Comments

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    These Baked Peaches with Brown Sugar and Rosemary are the most perfect dessert for late summer and early fall evenings.

    The tender peaches are sprinkled with brown sugar and roasted/baked on a bed of rosemary sprigs, to create a sweet and floral syrup.

    They are just stunning and taste equally delicious. Add a dollop of thick cream and enjoy the sweet yielding fragrant fruit.

    4 roasted peach halves in a white oval baking dish

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    • Baked Peaches or Roasted Peaches?
    • What to do with unripe peaches
    • Why cook peaches?
    • How to roast peaches
    • What to serve with Baked Peaches
    • Roasted Peaches/Baked Peaches Recipe

    Baked Peaches or Roasted Peaches?

    The difference is really just a technicality. The terms roasted and baked both mean to cook in the dry heat of an oven. However, roasted items are usually cooked at temperatures of 400ยบF/200ยบC or more whilst baked items are cooked at a temperature lower that 375ยบF/190ยบC.
    The bit in between 375-400 is a grey area!!!!
    These peaches are cooked at 400ยบC so technically we should call them Roast Peaches.
    But roasting is also classified as creating a crust on the food, these peaches don't have a crust on them. So then do we call them Baked Peaches?
    But then baking something implies a longer cook time so that the fruit is very soft (like in a pie) here the fruit still has some structure so then I come back around to Roasted Peaches!

    What to do??? Baked Peaches/Roasted Peachesโ€ฆ.what would you call them? (I have not decided yetโ€ฆand you can be sure I will change my mind as I write this post, so be prepared for both!)

    Perhaps we should just call them Delicious Peaches? Because what you call them doesn't really matter, what matters are that these are the best cooked peaches EVER!

    4 raw peach halves with brown sugar on them in a white baking dish

    What to do with unripe peaches

    Have you ever wondered what you are going to do with your unripe peaches? The beauty of this recipe is it will work with under-ripe fruit, the brown sugar adds the extra sweetness and the heat of the oven makes the flesh yielding and tender.

    Why cook peaches?

    You know when you have bought a punnet of peaches hoping for tender juicy sweet flesh only to find your peaches are a little hard and sour or a little tasteless - well then this recipe is perfect for you.
    Baking peaches in the high heat of the oven removes some of the water content from the fruit which concentrates the peach flavor.
    Adding some sugar helps with the sweetness and the heat makes the flesh tender and soft.

    How to roast peaches

    • Preheat your oven to 400ยบF/200ยบC.
    • Slice each peach in half - to do this cut into the peach until you reach the pit and then slowly rotate the knife around the pit. You should then be able to carefully twits the two pieces of peach apart.
    • Remove the pit - use a small teaspoon to scoop out the small pit.
    • Place the peach halves in a baking dish - use a dish that fits the peaches comfortably without squishing them, but that doesn't have lots of excess space around them.
    • Add your flavorings - You can sprinkle them over or sit the peaches on top of them
    • Sprinkle with sugar - the sugar helps to sweeten the peaches and also creates the final syrup.
    • Pour a little water around the peaches - this creates some steam to soften the fruit and also helps to make a syrup.
    • Roast for 20-25 minutes - cook until the peaches are soft and the syrup is thick.
    two baked peach halves on a white plate with a dollop of cream

    What to serve with Baked Peaches

    These peaches are sweet enough to be enjoyed as a dessert, but are also perfect for breakfast or serving as a side with grilled meats.
    Serve them with:

    • with yogurt
    • on top of oatmeal/porridge
    • with whipped cream
    • with sour cream
    • with ice cream
    • with grilled pork chops
    • with grilled chicken
    overhead view of two roasted peach halves on a white plate

    Enjoy x

    p.s If you enjoy roasted fruit then why not try my Roasted Strawberries or my Roasted Plums.



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    Roasted Peaches/Baked Peaches Recipe

    These Baked Peaches with Brown Sugar and Rosemary are the most perfect dessert for late summer and early fall evenings. The tender peaches are sprinkled with brown sugar and roasted/baked on a bed of rosemary sprigs, to create a sweet and floral syrup. They are just stunning and taste equally delicious. Add a dollop of thick cream and enjoy the sweet yielding fragrant fruit.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 111kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 4 peaches
    • ยผ cup brown sugar
    • 6 rosemary sprigs
    • ยฝ cup water
    • pinch sea salt

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 200ยฐC/400ยฐF.
    • Cut each peach in half and carefully twist them apart.
    • Use a spoon to gently remove the stone.
    • Pull the tender tips from the end of the rosemary and reserve for serving.
    • Place the rosemary sprigs in the bottom of a roasting dish.
    • Place the peach halves on top cut side up.
    • Sprinkle the brown sugar over the peaches, then carefully pour the water around the peaches.
    • Roast for 25 minutes until the peaches are soft and a thick syrup has collected in the bottom of the dish.
    • To serve, spoon over a little syrup, add aย spoonful of cream and a garnish of fresh rosemary and the merest sprinkles of sea salt.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 9.9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. yanchep pizza says

      June 19, 2019 at 7:26 pm

      5 stars
      Woooww, I can't wait to try it, Thanks for sharing....

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 21, 2019 at 8:19 am

        You are welcome ๐Ÿ˜€
        I hope you enjoy them

        Reply
    2. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

      September 06, 2017 at 3:16 am

      5 stars
      Hi, Claire!! I haven't seen you in a while -- it's good to see you. Italians love fruit for dessert and roasting or grilling simply brings out the flavor! I really like the herbal touch with the rosemary. Luckily we have rosemary in our garden. Great recipe with all of the peaches at the Farmers Market.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 24, 2017 at 7:31 pm

        Oh yes, this would be perfect with some Italian mascarpone!!!!!

        Reply
    3. Veena Azmanov says

      September 06, 2017 at 2:13 am

      5 stars
      Oh I haven't eaten roasted peaches in like forever !I love the sound of rosemary for favor. The sweet smell of molasses in the brown sugar and the rosemary .. oh I can almost smell the aroma.. Yum.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 24, 2017 at 7:31 pm

        The smell is delicious!!!
        Thank you Veena

        Reply
    4. Helene D'Souza says

      September 05, 2017 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      Oh look at the shine on the peaches! Gorgeous! I wish I could get hold of fresh peaches this year, unfortunately I won't but I will pass on the recipe to my mother. She will enjoy this as she is getting fresh thyme too from south France right now. ๐Ÿ™‚ You captured the peach halves very well.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 24, 2017 at 7:32 pm

        Peaches are such a seasonal fruit aren't they!
        Some years they just never really hang around.
        I hope your mother loves them!

        Reply
    5. Hanady | Recipe Nomad says

      September 05, 2017 at 10:00 pm

      Glad I can make these without in season peaches. Peach season in China ended a few weeks ago and I'm still craving them! But since they're not too sweet now, they'll be perfect for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 24, 2017 at 7:33 pm

        Oh they do sound perfect!
        Yes this recipe is great for under ripe harder peaches!

        Reply
    6. Adriana Lopez Martin says

      September 05, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      You are talking to my heart here. Love peaches and grilling so this for me is the perfect combination. Your pictures are superb now I am really hungry.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 24, 2017 at 7:33 pm

        Thank you so much Adriana.
        I love grilled fruit too ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    7. Christine - Jar Of Lemons says

      September 05, 2017 at 8:22 am

      These sound amazing! So perfect for the end of summer. I think I'll make these tonight!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 24, 2017 at 7:33 pm

        I hope you loved them Christine.

        Reply
    8. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

      September 04, 2017 at 11:11 pm

      I adore roasted peaches. I love the addition of rosemary! I know that they are amazingly tasty.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 24, 2017 at 7:34 pm

        It just adds something a little different but doesn't overpower the peach ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    9. Pam says

      September 04, 2017 at 11:10 pm

      Those sound wonderful and the rosemary is an unexpected addition. We love our peaches around here, though this year's crop didn't last as long as usual. If you're able to, try them on a grill. The smokiness adds another dimension.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 24, 2017 at 7:34 pm

        Oh I love grilled fruit.
        I am lucky we are heading into summer so our locally grown peaches will hit the shops in a couple of months ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    10. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

      September 04, 2017 at 10:42 pm

      Wow, these peaches are stunning! I love simple desserts like this, and the rosemary is an inspired touch ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 24, 2017 at 7:35 pm

        I loved the simplicity of this too! It just lets the natural flavour and colours sing through ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    11. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

      September 04, 2017 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      The ingredient challenge sounds like so much fun! Although I love peaches (and will certainly try them in this recipe!), I'm intrigued by your suggestion of using plums: I think I love them even more!

      Reply
    12. Amy | The Cook Report says

      September 04, 2017 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous summer recipe, the colours are so amazing

      Reply
    13. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

      September 04, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      What a beautiful and tasty looking recipe! I love peaches and the thought of roasting them and combining rosemary with them sounds so delicious! Your photos are beautiful and I must try this before peaches go away for the season!

      Reply

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