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Brown Sugar Roasted Summer Fruit with Rum

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A warm, juicy medley of peaches, nectarines, and cherries roasted with brown sugar and finished with a citrusy touch. This simple summer dessert is caramelized, sticky-sweet, and perfect over ice cream or yogurt.


Ingredients

  • Peaches: 2 large, sliced into wedges
  • Nectarines: 2 medium, sliced
  • Cherries: 1 cup, pitted
  • Brown Sugar: 1/3 cup
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Ground Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt: A pinch
  • Butter: 2 tablespoons, cubed
  • Lime Juice: 1 tablespoon


Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss peaches, nectarines, and cherries with brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease a shallow baking dish and spread the fruit evenly. Dot with butter.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Shake the pan slightly so butter and sugar distribute well.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Roast for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  6. Finishing Touches: Drizzle with lime juice and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or chilled, over ice cream, yogurt, or waffles.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm fruit for best texture.
  • Add fresh herbs like rosemary for extra aroma.
  • Leftovers can be stored for 3 days or frozen.
  • Serve warm or cold depending on preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg