Peach Sauce
Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.
This simple peach sauce recipe is the perfect complement to your favorite dishes. Sweet peaches and aromatic cinnamon enhance savory dishes when topped on grilled chicken, or add extra sweetness and fruit to waffles, pancakes, and yogurt.
- Makes
- 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans of peaches, juice packed (with liquid)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
- Drain peaches and reserve liquid. Pour peaches into a medium saucepan with cinnamon.
- Cook on low to medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Mash to desired consistency with either a potato masher or wooden spoon. Add reserved peach liquid as needed.
Notes
Use as a topping for plain, nonfat yogurt or whole-grain waffles, pancakes, as preserves on toast, or as sauce to top grilled chicken. For a thicker consistency, cook for 25 to 30 minutes to allow more time for the sauce to reduce. Learn more about: Peaches
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