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    Published: Jun 15, 2021 · Modified: Sep 25, 2021 by Pam

    Caramelized Peaches

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    Caramelized Peaches are a simple way to prepare summer’s favorite fruit. Serve them with ice cream, whipped cream, over pancakes, french toast, or pound cake.

    caramelized peaches over french toast

    Just a few ingredients in this recipe

    The fresh peaches are the star ingredient, after all. Being ourselves Georgia peaches and hailing from the “Peach” state we are pretty serious about our love of this fruit.

    We’ve used them in Salad with Peaches and Blackberries, a unique Chilled Peach Soup and Peach Crumble. Heck, we even make Grilled Peaches and Peach-Mango Pie.

    All of these recipes are fabulous, but truthfully we do like to keep it simple. Sometimes just a peeled peach (southerners always peel their peaches) cut into bite sized pieces is enough to make you sing.

    Caramelized Peaches are almost that simple. Besides the fruit itself, there are just 3 ingredients with an optional sprinkle of cinnamon.

    Cook peaches in a cast iron skillet

    caramelized peaches in skillet

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    If you’ve been around here long you know about our love of cast iron cooking, and these peaches are no exception. The naturally non-stick surface and the even heat make it perfect for making this easy summer recipe in just minutes.

    If you don’t already have one, we’re linking you to a few selections. The size we used for this recipe is 8 inches, but of course you can easily double the amount and you’d need a larger skillet.

    How to make caramelized skillet peaches

    We highly recommend that you start with top quality, fresh peaches that are good and ripe, but not overly so. A freestone peach will come away from the seed and give you that pretty red center and even slices.

    sliced peaches on cutting board

    However, there are lots of varieties of peaches that are delicious. Our pals at The Peach Truck have written a comprehensive article on the best types if you’d like to read up. They won’t all be as pretty as the freestones, but they’re just as tasty.

    Beyond peeling and slicing the peaches you’ll just melt butter in the skillet, add the peaches, brown sugar and a little flavoring like vanilla or bourbon. Cook over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, according to how firm or soft you want your peaches to be.

    You’ll be stirring fairly constantly as that brown sugar and butter creates a caramelized coating. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

    Ways to serve caramelized peaches

    • All by themselves – they’re that good!
    • Over Sourdough French Toast
    • rolled up in crepes
    • over a split and toasted 3 Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuit
    • topped with vanilla ice cream
    • topped with homemade whipped cream
    • over pound cake
    • over french toast
    • over pancakes
    bowl of caramelized peaches wth whipped cream
    caramelized peaches in cast iron skillet.

    Caramelized Peaches

    Pam
    Caramelized Peaches are a simple way to prepare summer's favorite fruit. Serve them with ice cream, whipped cream, over pancakes, french toast, or pound cake.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 104 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5-6 peaches washed, peeled and sliced
    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1-1½ teaspoons vanilla extract or bourbon
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
    • Add peaches to skillet and sprinkle with brown sugar, stirring well.
    • Cook 7-10 minutes stirring until peaches are as soft as desired.
    • Stir in bourbon or vanilla and cinnamon (if desired).

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 47mgCalcium: 11mgVitamin C: 5mgVitamin A: 525IUSugar: 15gFiber: 2gPotassium: 161mgCholesterol: 10mgCalories: 104kcalTrans Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 2gFat: 4gProtein: 1gCarbohydrates: 17gIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    If you love all things southern like pecans, peaches and bourbon you’ll be sure to enjoy reading Southern Food: Then & Now.

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    Categories: Cast Iron Appetizers & Desserts Tags: Breakfast, dessert

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    1. Meenakshi Thakur says

      June 15, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      Oh! these caramelized peaches look absolutely divine. Perfect topping for any dessert.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 15, 2021 at 2:40 pm

        They really are! Thanks Meenakshi!

        Reply
    2. Anjali says

      June 15, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      I love peaches in the summertime and these look like such an easy dessert to make!! Totally adding it to our menu for this weekend when we have friends coming over for dinner!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 15, 2021 at 2:41 pm

        Hope everyone loves them! Thank you.

        Reply
    3. Sharon says

      June 15, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      I’m always looking for new peach recipes and these carmelized peaches can go on about anything to create a delicious dessert.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 15, 2021 at 2:41 pm

        So true…. Thanks, Sharon.

        Reply
    4. AISilva says

      June 15, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      Sign me up for caramelized peaches topped with whipped cream. This looks so good I can’t wait to make this for my family!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm

        Keep it simple, right?

        Reply
    5. Liz says

      June 15, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been obsessed with peaches lately and I bought a few too many at Trader Joe’s so this recipe came at the perfect time!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm

        Yay! Glad to hear it.

        Reply
    6. Dannii says

      July 19, 2021 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my favourite desserts. The perfect way to use peaches when they are in season.

      Reply
    7. Kyndra Holley says

      July 19, 2021 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      Yum! What a perfect way to use up these delicious, juicy, summer peaches I had. I will definitely be making this again.

      Reply
    8. Lindsay says

      July 19, 2021 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is exactly what I need! I’m about to have a couple of bushels of peaches from my backyard tree, and last year I ran out of easy ways to eat them! This is going to be perfect.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 19, 2021 at 4:07 pm

        Lucky you! Enjoy.

        Reply
    9. Serena says

      July 19, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love these with ice cream! So perfect for a summer day. YUM!

      Reply
    10. Rosemary says

      July 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm

      I love this unique way of using peaches. We just picked some up and this recipe is so simple. Thanks for the suggestion and I know this will go so well with ice cream.

      Reply
    11. Teresa says

      July 21, 2022 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      I made recipe to put over my cream of wheat then peaches caramelized juices over it.
      I definitely will be making this recipe again for breakfast or dessert it just makes everything yummy yummy!!!❤

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 26, 2022 at 6:25 pm

        That sounds awesome. Thanks, Teresa!

        Reply

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