GLOBAL GAS / dessert

Maple Pecan Baked Peaches

Peach halves baked with maple syrup and a buttery pecan topping.

Ingredients

• 4 peaches, halved and stones removed
• 50 g pecans, chopped
• 35 g softened butter
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 150 g Greek yoghurt

Method

1. Heat the oven to 190°C, 170°C fan. Arrange the peach halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
2. Mix the pecans, butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup and cinnamon. Divide between the peach cavities.
3. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the peaches are tender and the nuts are lightly browned.
4. Serve with the yoghurt and remaining maple syrup.

If the peaches are very firm, allow an extra 5–10 minutes of baking.