Southern Fried Peaches Brown Sugar
Experience the bliss of Southern Fried Peaches with Brown Sugar, where juicy peaches meet a rich brown sugar caramelization. This simple yet indulgent dish showcases perfectly cooked peaches, enhanced with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. Enjoy it as a warm dessert or a breakfast topping for pancakes or ice cream—it’s sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and dry the peaches, then slice them in half and remove the pits.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add brown sugar and stir until combined.
- Place peach halves cut-side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle vanilla extract. Flip peaches and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm over pancakes or with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half (75g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - Use firm, ripe peaches to maintain texture during cooking. - For a twist, try substituting brown sugar with honey or maple syrup. - A pinch of nutmeg can enhance the flavor beautifully.