Caramelized Peach Delight

Ingredients

- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- A pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional
- Mint leaves for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Prepare the Peaches:
- Wash the peaches thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a towel. Carefully cut each peach in half and remove the pit.

2. Mix the Sugar Blend:
- In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.

3. Preheat the Skillet:
- Heat a medium-sized, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely without browning.

4. Caramelize the Peaches:
- Place the peach halves, cut side down, into the skillet. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the peaches.
- Allow the peaches to cook for about 5–7 minutes or until the sugar starts to caramelize and bubble, and the peaches soften slightly.

5. Optional Walnuts:
- If using, add the chopped walnuts to the skillet during the last 2 minutes of cooking, stirring occasionally to toast them.

6. Serve:
- Carefully remove the caramelized peach halves from the skillet using a spatula and arrange them on a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining caramel sauce from the skillet over the peaches.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted walnuts (if used) and fresh mint leaves.

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Caramelized peaches, Snack recipe, Easy snack, Peach dessert, Fruit snack, Gourmet snack, Summer fruit, Quick snack, Fruity treat, Peach recipe

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 420 calories for the entire dish.

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