Slow Peaches
Indulge in the luscious flavors of Slow Peaches, a delightful dessert that transforms fresh, juicy peaches into tender, syrupy perfection. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines the natural sweetness of peaches with the warm, comforting notes of honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla. Slow-cooked for two hours, the peaches become irresistibly soft and infused with a spiced syrup that’s perfect for drizzling. A squeeze of lemon juice adds a subtle brightness, balancing the rich, caramel-like flavors. Serve these Slow Peaches warm or chilled with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an elegant, crowd-pleasing dessert. Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself, this recipe is a simple yet sophisticated way to celebrate the season’s best peaches.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole fresh peaches
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Wash the peaches thoroughly and remove their pits. Cut each peach into halves or quarters, depending on your preference.
In a slow cooker, combine the honey, brown sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and water. Stir to mix evenly.
Place the peach halves or quarters into the slow cooker, cut side down. Ensure all the peaches are submerged in the liquid as much as possible.
Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 2 hours, or until the peaches are tender and infused with the spiced syrup.
Gently stir the mixture once halfway through cooking to coat the peaches in the syrup evenly.
Once finished, carefully remove the peaches from the slow cooker using a slotted spatula to avoid breaking them.
Pour the remaining syrup into a separate container for serving or storage.
Serve the Slow Peaches warm or chilled, topped with the syrup and optionally paired with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of granola.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1850 mg | 39% | |
*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.
