Description
Caramelized skillet peaches are a quick, buttery dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of peaches. Perfect for summer, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a luscious, golden treat ready in just 15 minutes.
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
- Slice peaches into wedges or halves.
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add peaches to the skillet and sprinkle with brown sugar (or drizzle with honey/maple syrup), lemon juice or salt, and cinnamon or vanilla if using.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes on each side, until peaches are tender and the liquid thickens into a caramel sauce.
- Flip the peaches carefully and cook the other side for another 5 minutes until glossy and fragrant.
- Serve warm over ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, French toast, or your preferred dish.
Notes
- Swap sweeteners to vary the flavor—try honey or maple syrup.
- Add a splash of bourbon or rum for a boozy twist.
- Toss in chopped pecans for added crunch.
- Experiment with spices like nutmeg, cardamom, or apple pie spice.
- Use coconut oil or plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
