Canned Peaches Dessert
180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can sliced peaches in light syrup (29 oz) reserve 1/2 cup syrup
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
Equipment
Method
- Drain the peaches, reserving 1/2 cup of the syrup in a small bowl. Set the peaches aside.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the reserved syrup, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes glossy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and cubed butter until melted.
- Gently fold in the drained peaches until evenly coated with the syrup mixture.
- Serve warm over ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes, or let cool slightly before enjoying on its own.
Nutrition
Calories180kcalCarbohydrates38gProtein1gFat3gSaturated Fat2gCholesterol8mgSodium10mgPotassium200mgFiber2gSugar35gVitamin A15IUVitamin C6mgCalcium2mgIron0.5mg
Notes
For a lighter version, use juice from the peaches instead of syrup and reduce added sugar. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. The syrup thickens when chilled.