Caramelized Peaches Recipe

These caramelized peaches are an easy and delicious summertime treat. They’re sweet, juicy, and loaded with flavor. Use them as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or simply enjoy them on their own.

What to serve with these caramelized peaches

Use these peaches as a topping for pancakes (like these yummy vegan buckwheat pancakes). They make a great addition to summer salads or dessert tables. Or just enjoy these caramelized peaches on their own for a delicious dessert, breakfast, or snack.

Caramelized peaches on a white plate.

Main ingredients and substitutions

There’s no substitution for fresh, ripe peaches in this recipe. Either yellow flesh or white flesh peaches are fine. Really any type of peach will work well in this recipe so use whatever’s fresh and local during peach season. 

I used coconut oil as the fat in this recipe but you can substitute any other type of oil you prefer. 

Maple syrup adds extra sweetness to this recipe and helps caramelize the peaches. You can substitute honey if you like.

A pinch of nutmeg complements the flavor of the peaches nicely, but you can substitute cinnamon or omit the nutmeg altogether.

How to make them 

These peaches are quick and easy to make. Be sure to choose peaches that are ripe by gently pressing them to check. If they feel very hard then they’re not ready yet but if they have a bit of give when you press them then they’re good to go.

Once you’ve selected the ripe peaches, wash and dry them, then halve them and remove the pit. The easiest way to do this is to run a paring knife all the way around the peach, then gently pull the two halves apart. Then use your fingers to gently wiggle out the pit.

Raw fresh peach halves on a plate.

Next you’ll add the coconut oil, maple syrup, nutmeg, and salt to a large nonstick frying pan or cast iron skillet.

Set the heat on the stove to medium and cook for 1-3 minutes or until bubbles start to form. 

Use tongs to add the peaches to the pan, cut side down, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until they’re golden brown on the cut side.

Use tongs to flip the peaches, then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes or until the other side looks golden brown.

Peaches in a frying pan.

Remove from the heat and serve or let them cool off and enjoy them later. They’re delicious at any temperature.

Storage 

Store these caramelized peaches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Six cooked peach halves on a white plate.

More summer recipes to try

  • These chocolate covered blackberries are sweet, juicy, and perfect for entertaining. 
  • These chocolate pineapple rings are an easy summertime dessert.
  • These banana chocolate popsicles are a great way to use up ripe bananas during the warmer months.
  • These refreshing lemon popsicles have the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.

Caramelized Peaches Recipe

These caramelized peaches are an easy and delicious summer recipe. Use them as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or simply enjoy them on their own.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 102kcal

Equipment

  • Nonstick frying pan

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh, ripe peaches
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or substitute your preferred oil)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the peaches, then cut them in half and remove the pit (an easy way to do this is to run a paring knife all the way around the peach, then gently pull apart the two halves. Then use your fingers to remove the pit).
  • Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, salt, and nutmeg to a large nonstick frying pan and place it on the stove set to medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-3 minutes or until bubbles start to form.
  • Add the peaches, cut side down, to the pan (you can use tongs to do this to avoid burning your fingers).
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the peaches are golden brown with some darker brown areas.
  • Flip the peaches and continue to cook the other side for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and enjoy.

Notes

  • These caramelized peaches are delicious served at any temperature, so you can either serve them right away or save them for later.
  • Enjoy these peaches on their own or use them as a topping for pancakes or waffles.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Peach halves | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

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