Description
Indulge in the Southern charm of fried peaches! Sweet, caramelized, and buttery, these peaches are a quick and delicious dessert or topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Skillet:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until it starts to sizzle.
- Cook the Peaches:
- Add the peach slices to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they soften and begin to caramelize.
- Add Sweetness:
- Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over the peaches. Stir gently to coat the peaches evenly in the sugar mixture.
- Flavor Boost:
- Drizzle in the vanilla extract and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the peaches are golden and the sauce thickens.
- Serve:
- Serve warm on top of pancakes, waffles, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or granola over the peaches before serving.
- Swap brown sugar for honey or maple syrup for a lighter option.
- Use canned or frozen peaches when fresh ones aren’t in season.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g