Description
A quick and delicious dessert featuring juicy ripe peaches pan-fried with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create a warm, caramelized treat. Perfect for serving as a simple dessert or alongside ice cream or yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey, if preferred)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Garnishes (Optional)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Honey or maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Begin by washing the peaches thoroughly. Pit and slice them into evenly sized wedges to ensure even cooking.
- Heat the Pan: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely, swirling the pan to coat the surface.
- Add Sugar and Spices: Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, mixing until the sugar begins to dissolve and the mixture becomes syrupy.
- Cook the Peaches: Add the sliced peaches to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, gently flipping the slices to caramelize them evenly and soften them while maintaining shape.
- Flavor with Vanilla: If using, drizzle the vanilla extract over the peaches during the last minute of cooking and gently stir to incorporate.
- Serve: Remove the peaches from the heat. Optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves and drizzle with honey or maple syrup before serving warm.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture to avoid mushy results.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with honey for a different sweetness profile.
- Serve warm for the best flavor, ideally with vanilla ice cream or yogurt.
- Adjust cinnamon amount based on preference for spice intensity.
