Peach Sauce(For Cake & Ice Cream)
A vibrant, sweet peach sauce with orange flavor, perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or waffles, adding a fruity, tangy touch to any dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain the peaches and save 1 1/4 cups of syrup; add water if needed to make 1 1/4 cups.
- Coarsely chop the peaches.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.
- Add the reserved syrup to the saucepan.
- Cook and stir until thick and bubbling, about 4 or 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in orange peel, orange juice, butter, and chopped peaches.
- Store in a covered bowl in the refrigerator; do not stir until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice cream, pound cake, waffles, crepes, etc.
Tips & Substitutions
For a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch to 3 tablespoons. If fresh peaches are available, substitute them for canned peaches; just peel and chop about 4 medium peaches. You can also swap the orange juice for lemon juice for a zesty twist. This sauce pairs wonderfully with desserts like Rum Glazed Pound Cake or Shredded Apple Cake.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this delicious peach sauce over vanilla ice cream, pancakes, or French toast for a delightful breakfast or dessert. It also makes a fantastic topping for pound cake or waffles. Try it alongside Maw Maw's Banana Pudding for a fruity dessert spread.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftover peach sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. If you want to reheat it, simply warm it in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Avoid overheating to maintain the sauce's texture.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Peach Sauce(For Cake & Ice Cream) contains roughly 406 calories, with 7g protein, 90g carbohydrates, and 6g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (117% of the Daily Value) and dietary fiber (47% of the Daily Value), and a good source of potassium and protein. It also contributes 13g of dietary fiber toward your daily target.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen peaches instead of canned?
Yes, you can use frozen peaches; just thaw and drain them before chopping. Keep in mind that the texture may differ slightly from canned peaches, but they will still work well in this sauce.
How can I make this sauce less sweet?
To reduce the sweetness, decrease the sugar to 2 tablespoons or use a sugar substitute like stevia. You can also increase the acidity by adding a little more orange juice or a splash of lemon juice.
What other fruits can I use in this sauce?
You can experiment with other fruits like sliced strawberries, raspberries, or even mixed berries. Adjust the sugar and cornstarch as needed based on the fruit's sweetness and juiciness.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).