Peach Topping
Elevate your desserts with this luscious homemade peach topping, a quick and easy recipe bursting with fresh, juicy peaches and warm cinnamon-spiced sweetness. Perfectly balanced with a hint of tangy lemon juice and a glossy finish from vanilla extract, this mouthwatering topping comes together in just 20 minutes. Whether spooned over pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, or ice cream, this versatile peach compote adds a flavorful, vibrant twist to any treat. Made with simple ingredients and no artificial preservatives, it’s a fresh and wholesome way to celebrate peach season all year long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (about 1.5 lbs) Fresh peaches
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Butter (optional)
Instructions
Peel the peaches: To easily peel the peaches, score a small 'X' at the bottom of each peach. Boil a pot of water, and submerge the peaches for 30 seconds. Transfer to an ice bath and gently peel off the skins.
Dice the peeled peaches into small chunks and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch. Whisk until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and there are no lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
Stir in the diced peaches and ground cinnamon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are softened and the mixture is thickened.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter (if using) for added richness.
Allow the peach topping to cool slightly before serving warm over your favorite dishes, or let it cool completely and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.0 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.3 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.6 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 266.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 5195 mg | 111% | |
*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.
