Description
A simple yet decadent dessert featuring juicy peaches caramelized with maple syrup and butter, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe peaches
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Peaches: Start by washing your peaches under cool running water. Once cleaned, dry them off and slice them in half, removing the pit. If you’re feeling daring, leave the skins on for a bit of extra texture and color!
- Heat the Skillet: Grab your favorite skillet (a cast-iron one works wonders here) and place it over medium heat. Let it warm up for a couple of minutes; you want that skillet hot enough to get a nice sear but not so hot that it scorches the butter.
- Melt the Butter: Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt completely, swirling the pan around to coat the bottom evenly. This is where the flavor magic begins!
- Add Peaches and Cook: Gently add your peach halves to the skillet, cut side down. Sear them for about 3-4 minutes. You’re looking for a beautiful golden-brown color. Resist the urge to poke and prod – let them do their thing!
- Create the Caramel Sauce: Once caramelized, carefully flip the peaches over with a spatula. Now, drizzle the maple syrup and lemon juice over them, followed by a sprinkle of kosher salt. Allow the mixture to bubble and thicken for another 2-3 minutes. When the peaches start to soften and soak up that syrup, you’re in for a treat!
- Finish with Vanilla: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract. This final touch elevates the dish from delicious to utterly divine.
- Serve Warm: The best part? Enjoy them immediately while they’re still warm!
Notes
For variations, try honey-balsamic peaches, spicy peach maple glaze, or coconut-caramel peaches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peaches, caramelized, summer dessert, fruit dessert, easy dessert