Ingredients:

  • 3 large peaches (approx. 1.5 lb / 680g), halved and pitted
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch (0.5g) of sea salt
  • 3 large scoops (approx. 12 oz / 340g) vanilla bean ice cream

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the peaches in half and remove the pits. Place them cut-side up in a 9x9 inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet, ensuring they are snug but not overlapping.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture is a smooth, mahogany-colored paste.
  3. Spoon the glaze evenly over the cut surface of each peach, using the back of the spoon to push the syrup into the center hole where the pit was.
  4. Bake in the center rack of the oven for 15–20 minutes until the edges of the peaches soften and the glaze bubbles and thickens.
  5. Remove from the oven and let the peaches rest for 2 minutes to allow the syrup to thicken slightly.
  6. Immediately place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream into the center of each warm peach half and drizzle any remaining pan syrup over the top.