Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Lightly butter 4 ramekin or small baking cups.
Wash the peaches and cut in half, remove the pits, place half a peach cut side up in each ramekin. Sprinkle evenly with the sugar. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile in a large pot add the water and sugar, do not stir, boil on medium heat until it turns an amber colour. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla, then slowly drizzle in the cream, whisking to combine, then stir in the butter, whisk until thick and combined well. Let cool to warm.
Remove the peaches from the oven, drizzle with half the caramel sauce on the peaches, top each with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with the remaining caramel sauce before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
How to store leftover caramelized peaches.
Let the peaches cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Rewarm gently before serving.
Can I freeze the peaches?
Yes, but freeze them before adding the caramel sauce. Let them cool, then store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw and warm before serving with fresh sauce.