Description
Sweet summer peaches sizzle to golden perfection in this delightful Pan-Fried Peaches recipe, creating a simple dessert that celebrates seasonal fruit. Caramelized edges and warm spices invite you to savor each luscious bite of this easy, elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 fresh peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) unsalted butter
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) ginger powder
Finishing Ingredient:
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Carefully halve ripe peaches vertically, removing the central pit with precision to create clean, symmetrical fruit halves.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, allowing butter to melt and create a silky base for caramelization.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ginger powder, and a delicate pinch of salt into the melted butter, whisking until a glossy, fragrant sauce forms.
- Gently position peach halves cut-side down into the spiced butter mixture, ensuring direct contact with the hot skillet surface.
- Sear peaches for approximately 5-7 minutes, allowing the cut side to develop a rich, golden-brown caramelized exterior with deep amber edges.
- Carefully rotate peaches to expose the rounded side, continuing to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the entire fruit achieves a glistening, slightly softened texture.
- Transfer the warmly spiced peaches to serving plates, presenting them alongside creamy vanilla ice cream, tangy yogurt, or as a luxurious topping for fluffy pancakes, crisp waffles, or hearty oatmeal.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm peaches for the best caramelization and flavor development during cooking.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and superior caramelization of the peach surfaces.
- Adjust cooking time based on peach ripeness and desired level of caramelization, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version or use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a refined sugar-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg