Description
Delightful pan fried peaches that transform ripe fruit into a syrupy treat, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches by halving and pitting them.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until foamy.
- Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves into a caramel mixture.
- Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, and orange juice, mixing until smooth.
- Raise the heat and place the peach halves cut side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the peaches carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the peaches sit in the sauce for a minute.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For low-sugar alternatives, substitute brown sugar with a low-calorie sweetener. Use coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg