Sweet and Juicy Caramelized Peach Dessert Recipe
A simple and delicious recipe for caramelized peaches, featuring juicy peach wedges cooked in butter, maple syrup, and aromatic spices for a sweet and rich dessert or topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Peach Mixture
- 6 peaches, pitted and cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted, sub coconut oil or vegan butter)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Pit and cut the peaches into wedges to ensure even caramelization during cooking.
- Melt the butter: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until fully melted and starting to bubble, which will provide the base fat for caramelization.
- Add maple syrup and spices: Pour in the maple syrup, sea salt, and ground cinnamon to the melted butter, stirring to combine and create a flavorful syrup for the peaches.
- Cook the peaches: Add the peach wedges to the skillet, spreading them in a single layer, and cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until the peaches soften and the syrup thickens, occasionally turning the wedges to coat them evenly.
- Finish with vanilla and lemon juice: Drizzle the vanilla extract and lemon juice over the peaches, stir gently, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Serve warm: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the caramelized peaches warm as a dessert topping, breakfast addition, or a sweet snack.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid mushiness during cooking.
- For a vegan option, replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for additional spice complexity.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes for a delightful treat.
