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When peaches are perfectly ripe, they don’t need much to become an unforgettable dessert. These Streusel-Topped Baked Peaches pair sweet, juicy peach halves with a buttery almond streusel that’s crisp on top and tender underneath.
With just five everyday ingredients and about 20 minutes from start to finish, this simple dessert feels a little special without much effort. Enjoy the peaches warm on their own, with a dollop of Greek yogurt for breakfast or brunch, or topped with a small scoop of light vanilla ice cream for an easy summer dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 5 simple ingredients
- Ready in about 20 minutes
- A delicious way to use fresh summer peaches
- Naturally portion-controlled
- Easy enough for weeknights, special enough for guests
- Great with yogurt or light ice cream
Ingredients and Notes
Fresh peaches – Choose peaches that are ripe but still slightly firm so they hold their shape while baking.
Brown sugar – Sweetens the streusel and helps it caramelize.
All-purpose flour – Gives the topping structure.
Slivered or blanched almonds – Add buttery flavor and wonderful crunch. Whole blanched almonds can be chopped if that’s what you have.
Unsalted butter – Brings the streusel together and creates a crisp, golden topping.
How to Make Streusel-Topped BakedPeaches, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
Step 3: Place the peach halves, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish.
Step 4: Using a fork or clean hands, mash or rub the brown sugar, flour, almonds and butter together until a crumbly mixture forms. Top the peach halves evenly with the streusel mixture, pressing lightly into each peach.
Step 5: Bake until the peaches are tender and the streusel is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve alone or with a scoop of light vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Slightly firm peaches work best—they soften beautifully without falling apart.
- If your peaches are very sweet, you can reduce the brown sugar slightly.
- Don’t overbake. The peaches should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Let the peaches cool for 5 minutes before serving so the juices have a chance to settle.
Variations
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the streusel.
- Swap the almonds for chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Sprinkle in a few old-fashioned oats for a heartier crumble topping.
- Add fresh raspberries or blueberries during the last few minutes of baking.
- Finish with a spoonful of vanilla Greek yogurt instead of ice cream for a lighter dessert.
Serving Suggestions
These peaches are delicious:
- Warm with light vanilla ice cream
- With vanilla Greek yogurt
- With lightly sweetened whipped topping
- Alongside pound cake or angel food cake
- For brunch with plain Greek yogurt and toasted almonds
Storage
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Rewarm briefly in the microwave (affiliate link) or enjoy cold with yogurt for breakfast.
How Many Calories and WW Points?
According to my calculations, each serving (two streusel-topped peach halves without ice cream) has about 128 calories.
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Streusel-Topped Baked Peaches
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 whole peaches, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons slivered or whole blanched almonds, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
- Place the peach halves, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish.
- Using a fork or clean hands, mash or rub the brown sugar, flour, almonds and butter together until a crumbly mixture forms. Top the peach halves evenly with the streusel mixture, pressing lightly into each peach.
- Bake until the peaches are tender and the streusel is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve alone or with a scoop of light vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 PointsPlus (Old WW plan)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Hit the Spot: 140 Savory, Crispy, Spicy and Sweet Recipes You’ll Love by Weight Watchers
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