Brandied Peach Sauce
Elevate your dessert or brunch spread with this luscious Brandied Peach Sauce, a perfect blend of ripe, juicy peaches simmered in a buttery, spiced syrup infused with a splash of fragrant brandy. With hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of fresh lemon juice, this decadent sauce strikes the ideal balance between sweetness and warmth. Whether served warm over vanilla ice cream, drizzled atop fluffy pancakes or waffles, or paired with savory roasted pork, this versatile sauce is a showstopper for any occasion. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a simple yet elegant recipe that brings out the best of summer’s favorite fruit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Ripe peaches
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons Brandy
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
Instructions
Peel the peaches by cutting a small 'X' on the bottom of each peach, blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, and then transferring them to ice water. Once cooled, gently peel the skins off.
Slice the peaches in half, remove the pits, and cut the fruit into thin wedges or small chunks depending on your preferred consistency for the sauce.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water. Cook until the sugars dissolve and the mixture begins to bubble, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the sliced peaches to the saucepan along with the lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir gently to coat the peaches evenly in the syrup.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the saucepan to thicken the sauce.
Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are tender but still hold their shape.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the brandy. Allow the sauce to cool slightly—this will help the flavors meld together.
Serve the Brandied Peach Sauce warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or even roasted pork or chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.3 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1198 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
