Description
| Juicy fresh peaches pan-fried with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until caramelized. A quick, versatile summer dessert or topping. |
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Ingredients
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2 large firm ripe peaches, sliced
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
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Slice peaches into ½-inch wedges (peel if preferred).
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add peaches, cut side down, and cook for 2–3 minutes.
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Flip, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
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Add lemon juice or maple syrup if desired.
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Cook 2–3 more minutes until soft and golden.
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Serve warm with ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, or on their own.
Notes
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Use slightly firm peaches to avoid mushiness.
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Frozen peaches (thawed) work, but don’t caramelize as well.
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Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a savory touch.
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Ideal for pairing with other peach-based recipes like southern peach bread or peach coconut smoothies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sautéed / Skillet
- Cuisine: American / Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g