Description
Discover the magic of Pan Fried Peaches, where fresh peaches are transformed into a warm, caramelized delight. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for dessert, breakfast, or as a savory accompaniment.
Ingredients
- Freestone peaches
- Unsalted butter or coconut oil or avocado oil (1-2 tablespoons)
- Brown sugar or granulated sugar or maple syrup or honey (1-2 teaspoons per peach)
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
- Ground nutmeg (optional)
- Pure vanilla extract (optional)
- Fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- First things first, I thoroughly wash my peaches. Then, carefully halve each peach and remove the pit. If your peaches are clingstone, you might need to slice around the pit to get the halves or wedges out. For uniform cooking, I like to slice each half into roughly 3-4 wedges, aiming for about ½ to ¾ inch thickness.
- Choose a non-stick or cast-iron skillet for the best results. I place my pan over medium heat. Once warm, add your chosen fat—usually 1 to 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter or coconut oil. Let the fat melt and shimmer, swirling it around to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Carefully place your peach wedges into the hot pan in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan. I let them cook undisturbed for about 3-5 minutes on the first side.
- Using tongs, gently flip each peach wedge to the other side. Now, I sprinkle my chosen sweetener—brown sugar is my go-to—directly over the peaches in the pan. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- The peaches are done when they are fork-tender and beautifully caramelized on both sides. I often give them a final quick toss in the pan to coat them thoroughly in the delicious syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure proper caramelization. Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning the sugar. Feel free to experiment with different spices and flavorings.