Caramelized Peaches
Caramelized peaches are a sweet, fruity, and easy dessert to make any time the craving hits! You only need a few ingredients and it’s ready in 10 minutes!
Whether you are deciding what to do with your leftover fresh peaches or you just want an easy dessert without whipping up a batch of cookies or brownies, this is one you have to try!
This simple peach dessert is also no bake, gluten free, and can be made with vegan butter – so everyone can enjoy it!
Ingredients Needed for Caramelized Peaches
- Peaches – try to use ripe peaches, but ones that are firm.
- cinnamon
- lemon juice
- Honey – can also swap for pure maple syrup if needed. This takes the place of using sugar to get the caramelized effect.
- kosher salt
- unsalted butter – use vegan butter if desired. If you use salted butter, you may not need the other salt.
- Pure vanilla extract
How to Make Caramelized Peaches
Wash and dry the peaches well.
Remove the pit and cut into wedges, no need to peel!
Place them in a bowl with cinnamon, lemon juice, honey, and salt. Toss to combine.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and add the peach mixture.
Simmer for about 10 minutes or until they are caramelized.
Stir in the vanilla and serve!
Can You Use Frozen Peaches or Canned Peaches?
Yes! Let frozen peaches thaw completely and drain off as much liquid as you can. If you are going to use canned peaches, be sure to buy the ones that have no sugar added (that means no corn syrup too!). As they caramelize, they may become overly sweet.
Can You Make Them Whole?
Instead of slicing the peaches, you can keep them whole. Simply pit them, follow the other instructions, except place them flesh side down in the skillet.
This almost makes a little bowl for the ice cream to sit in. You could also whip up an easy oat or streusel topping if you wanted, which works best for whole caramelized peaches.
Tips for Making
- Brown sugar can also be used if you don’t have honey or maple syrup.
- I don’t peel my peaches, but if you want to you can.
- Feel free to experiment with flavors. I like these sweetened, but herbs like rosemary and thyme pair well with peaches.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt for the ultimate treat!
- Slightly firm peaches work the best.
- You can use this same recipe to make caramelized apples and pears! ‘
More Easy Fruity Recipes You’ll Enjoy:
- Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit
- How to Make Broiled Grapefruit + Health Benefits
- Raspberry Blondies
- Healthy Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Muffins
Caramelized Peaches
Ingredients
- 6 peaches
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and dry peaches.
- Pit peaches and cut into wedges. About ½-inch thick wedges.
- Toss your peaches, cinnamon, lemon juice, honey, and salt in a bowl.
- Heat butter until melted. Add peach mixture.
- Let cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized. About 10 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla.
