Description
Caramelized Skillet Peaches are the ultimate summer treat, turning ripe peaches into a sweet and buttery delight in just 15 minutes. Perfect for any occasion, these peaches caramelize beautifully in a cast iron skillet with pure maple syrup and unsalted butter, creating a golden topping that enhances desserts or stands alone as a luxurious snack. Whether served over vanilla ice cream, fluffy pancakes, or mixed into yogurt, these peaches are sure to impress anyone who tries them. With their rich flavor and stunning appearance, they’re a quick yet elegant way to celebrate the season’s bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh peaches
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Optionally blanch the peaches by plunging them in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes. Peel if desired.
- Pit and cut the peaches into wedges.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peach wedges with lemon juice, maple syrup, and kosher salt until evenly coated.
- Heat butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add peach mixture to the skillet and cook while stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in vanilla extract just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg