Description
A quick and delicious recipe for pan-fried sweet peaches caramelized with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Perfect served warm alongside ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes, making a simple yet indulgent dessert or breakfast topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 4 fresh peaches
Caramel Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Halve the peaches vertically and carefully remove the stones from each half to get them ready for cooking.
- Create caramel base: Melt the unsalted butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Pan fry peaches, cut side down: Place the peach halves in the pan with the cut side down. Cook them for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the surface to brown and caramelize beautifully.
- Finish cooking: Carefully turn the peach halves over and cook the other side for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring the peaches are warmed through and nicely tender.
- Serve: Serve the hot, caramelized peaches directly. They pair wonderfully with ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and texture.
- If peaches are not in season, frozen peach halves (thawed) can be used as an alternative.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or a plant-based margarine.
- Be careful when flipping the peaches to avoid breaking their soft flesh.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture, as caramelized peaches are best enjoyed warm.
