Baked Nectarines with Cinnamon Honey Sauce
Baked Nectarines with Cinnamon Honey Sauce is a simple yet indulgent dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh nectarines with a rich cinnamon honey sauce. The warm nectarines, enhanced with honey and cinnamon, are baked to perfection and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream. This 4-ingredient recipe is the perfect summer treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (½ nectarine per person) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 nectarines, halved and pitted
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream (or your favorite ice cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to make the sauce. Set aside.
- Cut the nectarines in half and remove the pits. Place the halves cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the cinnamon honey sauce over each nectarine half. Reserve some sauce for drizzling later if desired.
- Bake the nectarines for 25-30 minutes or until they are soft and the sauce is bubbling.
- Once baked, top each nectarine half with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle some of the reserved sauce or pan juices over the top before serving.
Notes
- If using overripe nectarines, the texture may become mushy after baking. Slightly underripe nectarines work best.
- Feel free to double the sauce if you prefer extra for drizzling.
- You can use peaches or plums instead of nectarines for a different flavor profile.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute with coconut milk ice cream or another plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nectarine half with ice cream
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg