Southern Fried Peaches with Brown Sugar
A delightful and nostalgic dish featuring juicy peaches sautéed in butter and caramelized brown sugar, perfect for a quick dessert or a topping for pancakes and ice cream.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced Choose firm yet slightly soft peaches.
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter For a rich, velvety texture.
- 3 tbsp brown sugar Light or dark, for caramelizing.
- 1 tsp cinnamon Optional, adds warm spice.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, swirling it around as it begins to foam.
- Add the sliced peaches to the skillet, spreading them out evenly and sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Cooking
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and, if using, the cinnamon over the peaches. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, gently stirring until the sugar has melted and the peaches are caramelized.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
Serve warm as a dessert or topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. Adjust sweetness by adding more brown sugar while cooking.