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Homemade Pan Fried Peaches, golden and caramelized with crisp edges, glistening in a buttery glaze and garnished with fresh green herbs.

Pan Fried Peaches

5 from 1 vote
Quick, easy, and incredibly versatile, these Pan Fried Peaches are caramelized in butter and brown sugar for a warm, tender treat that’s perfect over ice cream, pancakes, yogurt, or even salads.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 156
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium fresh peaches - washed, pitted, sliced into wedges, skins on
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar - packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon - or substitute cardamom, nutmeg, or pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -
  • 1 pinch salt - skip if using salted butter

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or frying pan (Heavy-bottomed works best for even heat)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing peaches)
  • 1 Cutting board -
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring gently)
  • Paper Towels (To pat peaches dry)

Method
 

  1. Wash, pit, and slice peaches into wedges. Pat dry with paper towels.
    Halved ripe peach on a wooden cutting board, golden flesh and red pit visible, with a kitchen knife nearby.
  2. Melt butter over medium heat until foamy, swirling to coat.
    Close-up of a black skillet with several cubes of butter melting and foaming, golden bubbles forming around the edges, creating a glossy swirl of butterfat and foam for a homemade pan fried peaches recipe.
  3. Arrange peaches in a single layer. Cook without moving until edges caramelize.
    Overhead of peach halves with red centers sizzling in butter in a cast iron skillet on a rustic wooden table.
  4. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, salt; drizzle vanilla. Gently stir to coat.
    Close-up of golden peach halves in a skillet, bubbling in caramelized brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, with a glossy homemade glaze.
  5. Continue cooking until tender and sauce thickens. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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