Buttery Maple Peach Sauce for Waffles and Ice Cream
Quick stovetop peach topping with salted butter, brown sugar, and real maple syrup. Gently cooked peaches soften into a glossy sauce ready in minutes. Optional orange or peach liqueur adds depth. Versatile for waffles, pancakes, ice cream, yogurt, or desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 2 Tbsp salted butter, good quality
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) real maple syruphoney1:1sweetener
darker flavor, less maple character
- Grand Marnier or Peach Schnapps(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place peaches and butter in a saute pan and cook gently for about 2 minutes
- 2
Add brown sugar, then maple syrup
- 3
Continue to simmer over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes
- 4
Remove from heat and add liqueur if using
- 5
Serve as desired
Tips
Use in-season peaches at peak ripeness for best flavor
Nectarines substitute equally well if peaches unavailable
Good to Know
Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave before serving.
Prepare through step 3 the day before. Chill. Add liqueur and serve fresh or reheated.
Spoon over waffles, pancakes, vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, panna cotta, or cheesecake.
Common Mistakes
Cook peaches at high heat to avoid mushiness; gentle heat preserves shape
Skip liqueur addition while still hot to avoid flavor volatilization; add after removing from heat