Description
Sweet and succulent caramelized skillet peaches made by gently cooking fresh peach wedges in butter and brown sugar until tender and glossy. Perfect as a warm topping for ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, or French toast, this simple recipe brings out the natural sweetness of peaches with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla.
Ingredients
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Skillet Peaches Ingredients
- 4-6 fresh peaches, sliced into wedges or halves
- 2 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil/plant-based butter for dairy-free)
- 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or a pinch of salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Peaches: Slice the fresh peaches into wedges or halves to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Melt the Butter: Place a medium skillet over medium heat and melt the butter, warming the pan and preparing it for caramelizing the peaches.
- Add Peaches and Flavorings: Arrange the peach slices in the skillet, then sprinkle brown sugar over them. Add lemon juice or a pinch of salt to balance sweetness, and optionally add cinnamon and vanilla extract for extra flavor depth.
- Cook the First Side: Let the peaches cook for 5 to 7 minutes on one side, allowing them to soften and the brown sugar to melt down into a thick caramel sauce.
- Flip and Cook the Other Side: Carefully turn the peach slices and cook for another 5 minutes until the peaches become tender, glossy, and fragrant with caramelized sweetness.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and serve the caramelized peaches warm over your favorite dishes like ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, or French toast for a delicious and comforting treat.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid mushy texture during cooking.
- Adjust sweetness by using honey or maple syrup instead of brown sugar if preferred.
- For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based butter.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the caramel flavor and balance sweetness if not using lemon juice.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, though leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
