Name: 5-Ingredient Baked Balsamic Peaches with Fresh Maple Whipped Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 large fresh peaches, cut in half, pits removed; 2 T. balsamic vinegar; 2 t. ground cinnamon (+ more for garnish); 2½ T. real maple syrup, divided; ½ c. heavy whipping cream

When we think about the summertime and grilling, most of us think of hamburgers, hot dogs and steak. But what if you want to bring a little bit more sweetness into your life? What if you wanted to grill peaches but also serve them with maple whipped cream for dessert? Well, then this is the recipe for you! We’re going to show you how to make 5 ingredient baked balsamic peaches with fresh maple whipped cream that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Tips for selecting the best peaches to grill

When looking for the best peaches to grill, choose ones that are not too firm and that have a nice, even colouration. The peaches should not be mushy or under-ripe. You definitely want ripe peaches, otherwise it will be tough to remove the stone from the middle.

If you can’t find just the right ones, go for under-ripe fruit and let them ripen a little before cooking so that you can ensure they work nicely.

Tips on how to make this into a savoury dish

If you want to make this grilled balsamic peach recipe into less about the sweet flavour and more of a savoury dish, just omit the maple whipped cream for dessert and serve with grilled chicken instead. Serve it with some roasted shallots and maybe some green beans for a tasty main meal or lunch. Or try adding some blue cheese or something like feta cheese with the mixture.

What you need to make baked balsamic peaches

4 large fresh peaches, cut in half, pits removed
2 T. balsamic vinegar
2 t. ground cinnamon (+ more for garnish)
2½ T. real maple syrup, divided
½ c. heavy whipping cream

Kitchen equipment

How to make the recipe

Place top oven rack in the centre position and pre-heat oven to 350°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking sheet.

Arrange peach halves on the baking sheet and spread the balsamic vinegar over the exposed surface with a pastry brush.

Sprinkle the ground cinnamon on top, divided evenly between the peach halves.

Drizzle two tablespoons of maple syrup on top, using the pastry brush to cover the entire surface of each peach half.

Place the baking sheet in the pre-heated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peaches are tender and warmed through with those nice grill marks showing.

While the peaches are baking, pour the heavy cream into a medium mixing bowl and beat until fluffy. Add the remaining maple syrup and continue beating until well combined.

Remove the baked peaches from the oven and serve warm topped with a dollop of the maple whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

Storing the recipe

Once the recipe is made, it is best to eat it as quickly as possible. But you can store peaches in the freezer if you find you have too many for one meal.

Wash and cut them into quarters or slices. Mix 4 cups water with 2 cups lemon juice and soak the peach slices for 5 minutes then empty through a colander. Arrange on a baking sheet with parchment paper and freeze overnight then add to freezer bags and store for up to 3 months. The lemon juice mixture stops them from turning brown.

Recipe tips

For a simple serving solution, swap the maple cream for some ice cream. Vanilla always works really well or you could try something like chocolate for an experiment.

If you aren’t a maple syrup fan, try swapping it for honey. This help with the sweetness but creates a different flavour to the dessert. Try 2 tablespoons of honey and this should work well.

Yield: 4 portions