Spiced Peaches with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar

Name: Spiced Peaches with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) peach halves in light syrup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon orange juice; 2 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

Canned peaches get special attention from cinnamon and brown sugar in Debbie Schrock's kitchen. "Served warm, these peaches offer down-home comfort," comments the Jackson, Mississippi cook. "Chilled, they make a refreshing treat with frozen yogurt."

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) peach halves in light syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
2 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

Directions

Drain peaches, reserving juice; set the peaches aside. Pour juice into a saucepan; add brown sugar and lemon and orange juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat; add cinnamon sticks. Reduce heat;
simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add peach halves; heat through. Discard cinnamon sticks. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 74 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as Spiced Peaches in Quick Cooking January/February 2002