Baked Peaches with Honey Pecan Sauce Recipe

This is a recipe I came up with for a sweet treat to eat after dinner and here are several reasons why this baked peach and honey pecan sauce recipe - I believe - will delight you:

  1. Natural Sweetness: Peaches are naturally sweet, especially when baked, which enhances their flavors. Baking softens the fruit, making them even juicier and more aromatic.
  2. Balanced Flavors: The combination of honey and peaches creates a harmonious blend of sweet and fruity. The honey adds depth without overpowering the natural taste of the peaches.
  3. Texture Contrast: The crunchy pecans offer a delightful contrast to the soft, juicy peaches. This mix of textures makes each bite interesting and satisfying.
  4. Nutritional Value: Peaches are packed with vitamins (especially vitamin C), and honey has antioxidant properties. Pecans add healthy fats, fiber, and protein, making the dish both delicious and somewhat nutritious.
  5. Simplicity: The recipe is straightforward and uses minimal ingredients, which makes it easy and quick to prepare, perfect for those seeking a dessert that doesn’t require much time or effort.
  6. Versatility: It can be served in various ways - warm on its own, topped with whipped cream, or paired with vanilla ice cream for a more indulgent treat.

Overall, this baked peach honey pecan recipe is good because it’s simple yet offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it an elegant but easy dessert.

Ingredients for Peaches

  • 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 4 tablespoons butter (for the peaches)
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Pinch of coarse salt

Ingredients for Honey Pecan Sauce

  • 1 Handful of pecans, halved
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup honey

Directions for Making Peaches

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cut peaches in half and pit.
  3. Line a cookie sheet or baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with butter.
  4. Place the peach halves, cut-side up, on the prepared cookie sheet or baking dish.
  5. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the top of the peaches.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of butter in the center of each peach half, and sprinkle with a pinch of coarse salt.

Bake the Peaches

Bake peaches in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the peaches are tender and juicy.

Directions for Making the Honey Pecan Sauce

  1. While the peaches are baking, prepare the sauce.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  3. Add 1/4 cup of honey and the halved pecans.
  4. Stir occasionally and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer on low for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
  5. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool for 5-10 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.

Assemble the Peaches and Honey Pecan Sauce and Serve

  • Once the peaches are done baking, remove them from the oven.
  • Drizzle the warm honey pecan sauce generously over the baked peaches.

Serve immediately as a dessert or a sweet brunch treat. Enjoy!

The natural sweetness of the peaches pairs perfectly with the rich, nutty honey pecan sauce, making this dish a delightful and elegant treat that’s simple to prepare.