Cuban Peach
Experience the vibrant flavors of Cuban cuisine with this Cuban Peach recipe. Combining juicy, caramelized peaches with aromatic spices, this dish strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and savory notes. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, it’s incredibly simple to make, ensuring that even novice cooks can impress their family and friends. Whether enjoyed as a main or side dish, each bite promises a burst of flavor that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Cuba.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert/Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar (granulated or brown)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Wash the peaches thoroughly and cut them in half to remove the pits.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, sugar, cinnamon, and salt; stir until well mixed.
- Place peach halves cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle the olive oil mixture evenly over each half.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender but still intact.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Optionally drizzle with honey or serve with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half (100g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg