Skillet Fried Peaches with Brown Sugar Sauce
Skillet fried peaches transform ripe peaches into a warm, buttery, cinnamon-spiced treat you can serve as an elegant dessert or a decadent side dish for a special meal. Ready in under 15 minutes, this is an old fashioned recipe you'll love.
When my mom would serve a little side dish filled with warm fried apples, I thought we were having the best family dinner ever.
These easy skillet fried peaches are the same clever idea with a southern twist. Warmly spiced peaches in a brown sugar and butter sauce can be served in tiny side dish bowls for a special dinner or you can use them as a perfectly elegant dessert that comes together in just minutes!
I spooned the warm peaches over scoops of vanilla ice cream for a quick and easy weeknight dessert for my family. Don't miss the other serving ideas I've got in the notes below!
Why This is the Best Recipe
- 15 Minutes: Fast and fuss-free, you'll have the peaches ready to serve in a flash.
- Simple Ingredients: Juicy fresh peaches need almost no assistance but a few key pantry items and you're ready to go.
- Versatile: There are so many ways to serve these golden beauties, don't miss my serving suggestions below!
Ingredient Notes
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- Fresh Peaches: You could substitute thawed frozen peaches in a pinch but they will not retain the same texture as a firm, fresh peach. They'll still taste, great though!
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Lemon
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla
- Kosher Salt
Prep the Peaches
Peel the fresh peaches, I just used a potato peeler and peeled it like an apple.
Then run your knife around the peach to form thick wedges and pull the fruit away from the pit.
Place the peach slices in a mixing bowl and sprinkle the lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt over the top. Gently toss to coat.
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Start the Sauce
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Melt the butter and brown sugar together until it forms a thick sauce.
Cook the Peaches
Add the seasoned peaches to the skillet. Stir to coat in the sauce.
Reduce the heat to medium but keep the sauce bubbling.
Cook for 6 minutes or until the peaches are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Add the vanilla extract at the end and let it cook for just 30 seconds - 1 minute.
Make Ahead Tips
The fried peaches are best served warm from the skillet but you can peel and slice the peaches up to 8 hours in advance and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge.
Leftovers can also be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
Variations
- Other Stone Fruits: You can try this method with sliced nectarines or plums for a fun twist.
- Bourbon or Rum: Add a splash of bourbon or rum for grown-up peaches.
- Crispy Topping: Add a sprinkle of toasted pecans or walnuts at the end for crunch.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve the fried peaches as a delicious side dish for a special meal. It would be right at home on your Thanksgiving table or serve alongside a special roasted chicken with vegetables or seasoned pork tenderloin.
The sweet buttery sauce and delicate peaches also makes an amazing dessert.
Scoop the warm peaches and sauce into pretty bowls and top with whipped cream or over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You could also serve it spooned over slices of vanilla pound cake or angel food cake.
These warm peaches also work as a breakfast topping over buttermilk waffles or buttermilk pancakes, or as a holiday-ready topping for vanilla yogurt as part of a brunch buffet.
More Easy Peach Recipes
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📖 Recipe
Skillet Fried Peaches
Ingredients
- 4 peaches peeled and sliced into 8 thick wedges
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions Start Cooking
- Add the peach slices to a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss together to coat.4 peaches, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Add the butter and brown sugar to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Stir the mixture frequently as the butter melts.4 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Pour in the seasoned peaches and stir occasionally. Bring the sauce to a bubble and then cook for about 6 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the peaches are soft.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir gently, cook for 1 more minute.1 teaspoon vanilla
- Serve warm as a sweet side dish or as a dessert topping over vanilla ice cream.
Recipe Notes
More Flavor Variations:
This kid-friendly recipe features just vanilla but if you would like to upgrade this to a grown up dessert, you could also add a splash of liqueur. The peach mixture would taste great with a tablespoon of any of these added along with the vanilla:- Bourbon
- Amaretto
- Rum
- Peach Schnapps
- Grand Marnier
- Brandy
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