Description
These Caramelized Peaches are cooked in a skillet until tender and juicy. This is the easiest Summer dessert, and ready in just 15 minutes! Don't forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the full effect.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe yellow peaches
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Start by peeling the skins off the peaches. Then, slice the peaches into approximately 1/2 inch wide slices.
- Place the skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Toss in the butter and allow it to melt completely. Use a spoon to stir it frequently until it starts to look lightly golden brown, but not burnt.
- Add in brown sugar and vanilla extract and stir.
- Next, toss in the sliced peaches, cinnamon and salt and stir well to combine. Continue to cook for 6 to 10 minutes, over medium heat, until the peaches are nice and softened.
- Allow the caramelized peaches to sit on the stovetop and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy! My favorite way to serve caramelized peaches is with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top with a sprinkle of cinnamon. So good!
Notes
- I prefer to remove skin from the peaches with a sharp paring knife. A vegetable peeler is difficult to use on a really ripe peach, but if it is still on the harder side, this could work. You can also use a boiling method, where you boil a large pot of water, then blanch the peaches in the water for 30-45 seconds. Immediately place them in an ice bath, and the skin should peel right off, by just using your hands.
- Try to cut the slices of peaches in similar size, so they cook evenly.
- Watch the butter when its browning because it can burn quickly, especially over medium heat. Stir constantly and as soon as it starts to get golden, stir in the brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: skillet stovetop
- Cuisine: American