Can I make baked peaches without pecans?

Yes. You can skip the pecans or replace them with walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds for a different texture and flavor.

What peaches work best for baked peaches?

Ripe but firm peaches work best because they soften during baking while still holding their shape.

Yes. You can prepare the streusel filling ahead of time and refrigerate it until you are ready to stuff and bake the peaches.

The peaches are done when they feel tender when pierced lightly with a fork and the streusel topping looks golden brown.

Yes. Both quick oats and regular oats work well in the streusel topping for baked peaches.

These baked peaches are stuffed with a brown sugar cinnamon pecan streusel and baked until juicy and golden brown. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a baking dish large enough to hold the peaches.
Use a melon baller to scoop out some flesh from the center of each peach half to create a cavity.
Combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, pecans, and oats in a bowl.
Add chilled butter and rub it into the mixture until crumbly with pea-sized pieces.
Divide the streusel filling evenly among the peach halves and pack it into the cavities.
Place peaches cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 35-45 minutes until the peaches soften and the topping turns golden brown.
Allow the peaches to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
Air fryer cooking time ranges from 5-15 minutes depending on peach size and ripeness.
Serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.