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Fresh ripe-firm peaches halved and pitted, filled with a buttery brown sugar cinnamon oat and pecan streusel, baked until golden and juicy. Served warm, perfect with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large or 3 medium ripe-firm peaches, halved and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup oats (quick cooking or regular)
  • 2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. If using a conventional oven, preheat oven to 350°F and lightly butter a baking dish.
  2. Halve peaches and remove pits.
  3. Use a melon baller to scoop out peach centers, leaving enough flesh so the halves stay sturdy.
  4. In a bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, chopped pecans, and oats.
  5. Add chilled diced butter to the dry mixture and rub with your fingers or use a stand mixer with the paddle until crumbly and butter pieces are pea-sized or smaller.
  6. Spoon the streusel into each peach half and press gently to pack.
  7. For air fryer: place stuffed peaches cut side up in the air fryer basket, set to 350°F, and cook 5–15 minutes, checking at 5 minutes, until topping is lightly browned and peaches are tender.
  8. For oven: arrange stuffed peaches cut side up in the buttered baking dish and bake 35–45 minutes until streusel is golden and peaches are soft but hold their shape.
  9. Let the peaches cool slightly before handling.

Notes

Pick ripe but firm peaches for best texture., Keep butter chilled before adding to streusel for crumbly texture., Do not pack streusel too tightly inside peaches; extra can be sprinkled on top for crunch., If peaches are very juicy, a small pinch of flour or cornstarch can help thicken juices., You can swap pecans for other nuts or omit for nut-free version., Nectarines can be used instead of peaches., Optional additions to streusel include nutmeg, ginger, bourbon, or vanilla extract., Serve with vanilla ice cream or alternatives like caramel sauce, toasted coconut, or mascarpone., Leftover peaches store up to 3 days refrigerated without ice cream., Reheat in oven or air fryer to crisp topping again., Peaches can be frozen after baking but may soften., Vegan option: use plant-based butter and dairy-free ice cream.

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