Skillet Fried Peaches
These easy skillet fried peaches in a quick brown sugar butter sauce are sweetened with warm spices and make an excellent dessert with ice cream, a topping for your favorite brunch dishes like pancakes, or work as an elegant side dish for a special holiday meal.
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
- Add the peach slices to a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss together to coat.
- Add the butter and brown sugar to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Stir the mixture frequently as the butter melts.
- 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.
- 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
