Caramelized Sweet Potatoes and Peaches
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Caramelized Sweet Potatoes and Peaches—a perfect balance of sweet, earthy, and fruity flavors that’s ideal for any occasion. Tender rounds of sweet potatoes and juicy peach wedges are bathed in a luscious caramel sauce made with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg. A splash of vanilla extract enhances the natural sweetness, while a touch of lemon juice adds brightness. Finished with optional fresh thyme for a fragrant garnish, this dish offers a stunning combination of textures and colors. Ready in just 40 minutes, this skillet-cooked masterpiece is a versatile addition to holiday spreads or weeknight meals. Serve it warm for the ultimate comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 3 medium peaches
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
Slice the peaches in half, remove the pits, and cut each half into 3-4 wedges. Sprinkle them with lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the mixture is fully combined and bubbling.
Add the sweet potato slices to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and slightly caramelized. Stir occasionally to coat them evenly in the butter-sugar mixture.
Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet and add the peach wedges. Cook the peaches for 3-4 minutes, gently flipping them once so both sides caramelize slightly.
Drizzle the vanilla extract over the sweet potatoes and peaches, then carefully stir everything together to coat in the caramel sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the caramelized sweet potatoes and peaches to a serving dish.
Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 805 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 943 mg | 20% | |
*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.
