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Perfect Bourbon Brown Sugar Baked Peaches Recipe with Mascarpone

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A simple yet indulgent dessert featuring ripe peaches baked with a bourbon brown sugar glaze and topped with creamy mascarpone. Perfect for a quick treat or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese, chilled
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for drizzling over mascarpone)
  • Fresh mint or basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and halve 4 large ripe peaches, then remove the pits. Arrange them cut side up in your baking dish, snug but not crowded.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons bourbon, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and syrupy.
  4. Generously spoon or brush the brown sugar and bourbon mixture over each peach half, letting it pool slightly around the fruit in the dish.
  5. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until peaches are tender but still hold their shape and the sugar caramelizes.
  6. Halfway through baking, spoon some of the bubbling syrup over the peaches again. If sugar browns too fast, loosely cover the dish with foil.
  7. Remove from oven and let the peaches rest for 5 minutes to thicken the juices.
  8. If desired, whisk mascarpone cheese lightly with a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for a creamier texture.
  9. Spoon a generous dollop of mascarpone onto each warm peach half and garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

If peaches are extra juicy, drain some juice before baking to avoid sogginess. Let mascarpone come to room temperature before serving for silkier texture. Watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking and turning glaze into thin sauce. For a boozy-free version, substitute bourbon with apple juice or peach nectar. Mascarpone can be swapped with whipped coconut cream for dairy-free option.

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Keywords: baked peaches, bourbon dessert, brown sugar peaches, mascarpone topping, easy dessert, summer dessert, quick dessert

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