Ingredients

• 4 ripe peaches
• 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Wash the peaches, cut them in half, and remove the pits.
3. Arrange the peach halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter or coconut oil, cinnamon, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla.
5. Brush the mixture evenly over the cut surface of each peach.
6. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the peaches.
7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the peaches are tender and their juices begin to caramelize around the edges.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the peaches to cool for about 5 minutes.
9. Serve warm on their own or topped with a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

Notes & Tips

• Choose peaches that are ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape while baking.
• Nectarines work well as a substitute.
• For additional crunch, add a small amount of gluten-free granola just before serving.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated briefly or eaten chilled.