Description
Pan-fried peaches are a quick, easy, and irresistible summer dessert featuring juicy, caramelized peaches cooked with butter, brown sugar, and warm spices. With less than 15 minutes of total prep and cook time, this gluten-free and vegetarian treat is perfect for spooning over ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, or enjoying just as they are! Delight in the simplicity of fresh peaches enhanced with a hint of cinnamon and ginger for a warm, aromatic finish.
Ingredients
Fruit
- 4 fresh peaches
Caramelized Butter Mixture
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Cut each peach in half, vertically, and carefully remove the seed. Set the peach halves aside.
- Make the Caramelized Butter Mixture: In a large skillet or pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the sugar is mostly dissolved and lightly bubbling.
- Start Cooking the Peaches: Place the peach halves cut side down in the skillet, directly onto the butter and sugar mixture. Ensure each piece makes contact with the caramelizing butter.
- Caramelize and Brown: Cook the peaches for about 5-7 minutes on medium heat. Let the cut sides caramelize, turning deep golden and becoming slightly tender.
- Flip and Finish: Gently turn the peach halves over using a spatula or tongs. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through and lightly brown the skin side.
- Serve: Remove from the pan and serve immediately. Enjoy hot over your favorite ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, or as a stand-alone dessert.
Notes
- You can use nectarines, apples, plums, bananas, or pineapples for a variation of this recipe.
- Slice the peaches instead of halving them if preferred, but avoid very thin slices as they may break while cooking.
- Cook longer for darker caramelization and a subtle smoky flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with other spices such as nutmeg, cloves, or a dash of vanilla.
- Maple syrup, honey, palm sugar, white sugar, or dark brown sugar all work as sweeteners.
- For a vegan version, use coconut oil or vegan butter in place of dairy butter.
- You can use a grill pan instead of a regular frying pan for a grilled effect.
- If using salted butter, omit the added pinch of salt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 peach
- Calories: 56 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
