Peach Pancakes with Warm Cinnamon Peaches (20 Minutes)

Name: Peach Pancakes with Warm Cinnamon Peaches (20 Minutes)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 fresh peaches (diced); 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; pinch of kosher salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 16 ounces pancake mix; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; unsalted butter and olive oil for cooking

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These peach pancakes are my current favorite brunch dish: fluffy, spiced cinnamon pancakes piled high with warm, jammy brown sugar peaches. The peaches simmer with butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a squeeze of lemon while the batter comes together, and the whole thing is on the table in 20 minutes. The batter starts with a box of pancake mix, but nobody at your table will even know!

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Why These Peach Pancakes Are My Summer Go-To

a girl wearing a black leather jacket holding a drink

Most peach pancake recipes make you fold raw peach chunks into the batter, which sounds easy enough until you bite into a wet, half-cooked pocket of fruit. I cook the peaches separately in butter and brown sugar, which makes it a super easy fix. The peaches get soft and syrupy, and the pancakes stay light and fluffy.

The other reason these are my current favorite: they’re fast! The peaches only need 5 to 7 minutes to cook, and the pancake mix shortcut means no measuring flour or hunting for baking powder. I cook these the same way I make my blueberry banana pancakes, with butter and olive oil in the pan and a quick wipe between batches, which is my trick to make every single pancake come out golden. More on that below!

Jordan

Ingredient Notes

Here’s a sneak peek at the key ingredients we’ll be using today. For detailed instructions, ingredients, and measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.

Fresh peaches: You want ripe peaches that still feel a little firm, not mushy ones. Peeling is optional! I dice them skin-on for this recipe, but if you’d rather peel, the quick blanch method in my fresh peach salsa recipe makes the skins slip right off.
Pancake mix: Any 16 ounce box works. Just prepare it according to the package, whether that’s a complete “just add water” mix or one that calls for eggs and milk. Then stir in the cinnamon.

Can I Use Canned or Frozen Peaches?

I tested this recipe with fresh peaches because it’s summer and peaches are currently in season. BUT! Peach pancakes shouldn’t be a two-month-a-year situation, so here’s how I’d handle a peach pancake craving when they’re not in season:

Frozen peaches: Thaw them first and pat them dry with paper towels. I haven’t tested this recipe with frozen peaches, but since they cook down in the skillet anyway, they should work well. You may need an extra minute or two for the extra liquid to cook off.
Canned peaches: Drain them REALLY well, then dice. Canned peaches are already soft and sweet, so cut the brown sugar back to 2 tablespoons and check them after 3 to 4 minutes so they don’t turn to mush. Again, this is untested on my end, but it’s how I’d approach it.

Recipe Variations

Peaches and cream pancakes: Top the finished stack with a big spoonful of whipped cream or Greek yogurt. The tang against the warm peaches is SO good.
Add a crunch: Toasted pecans or sliced almonds sprinkled over the peaches give these a peach crumble vibe.
Swap the fruit: The same butter and brown sugar method works with nectarines, plums, or apples. If you go the apple route, you’ll also love my spiced apple pancakes, which have grated apple right in the batter.
Make it a bourbon peach topping: Add a splash of bourbon with the vanilla and let it cook off for a minute. Grown-up brunch, done!
Peaches in the batter: If you really want fruit inside the pancakes too, fold in ½ cup of small-diced peaches after the batter is mixed and keep the pieces tiny, about blueberry-sized, so they cook through.

How to Make Peach Pancakes

A skillet filled with diced peaches, butter, and brown sugar.

Step 1: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla and stir to coat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches have softened and the juices turn thick and syrupy. Stop while the pieces still hold their shape! You’re going for jammy, not applesauce. Set the pan aside while you make the pancakes.

Pancake mix prepared in a mixing bowl with a whisk resting on the side.

Step 2: Prepare the pancake mix according to the package directions, then stir in the cinnamon. Mix just until combined. A few lumps are totally fine, and overmixing is what makes pancakes tough.

Three pancakes in a skillet browned on the top side.

Step 3: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter and ½ tablespoon of olive oil. When the butter is melted and bubbling, add ¼ cup of batter per pancake, leaving space between them. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side.

2 pancakes stacked on top of each other with a spoon drizzling jammy peaches on top.

Step 4: Stack the pancakes, spoon the warm peaches and all of their syrup over the top, and serve right away. Maple syrup is optional but encouraged.

Recipe Tips

Cut the peaches evenly so every piece softens at the same rate. You don’t want to end up with some mushy and some raw.
Pancakes with sugar and cinnamon in the batter brown faster than plain ones, so cook these over medium heat. If the outsides are getting dark before bubbles form, turn the heat down a notch.
When the bubbles on top start to pop and hold their shape, and the edges look a little dry, it’s time to flip. Flipping early often gives you a raw middle.
Pressing down with the spatula or flipping back and forth squeezes out the air that makes them fluffy. Only flip once and leave them alone (I know it’s hard!).
If you’re cooking for a crowd, set the finished pancakes on a sheet pan in a 200°F oven while you work through the rest of the batter. This will keep them warm without drying out.
If the peaches have cooled and thickened while you cooked the pancakes, reheat them 30 seconds on the stove to loosen the syrup up.

A bite taken out of peach pancakes with a fork to show the cooked middle and juicy peaches in every bite.

What to Serve with Peach Pancakes

These are sweet, so I like something salty next to them. Crispy air fryer bacon is one of my faves with no grease splatter to clean up while you’re flipping pancakes. Fried eggs in the air fryer are another hands-off option. And if this is a lazy Sunday or a birthday brunch, a round of peach sorbet champagne cocktails keeps the peach theme going!

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

The peach topping can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Rewarm it in a small saucepan or the microwave before serving. Store cooled pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the peaches in a separate container so the pancakes don’t get soggy.
To freeze, let the pancakes cool completely, then freeze them in a single layer on a sheet pan before transferring to a freezer bag. They’ll keep for up to 2 months. I don’t recommend freezing the peach topping, as it will get pretty watery once it thaws. Pop your pancakes in the toaster or a 350°F oven for a few minutes and make a fresh batch of peaches to top them!

A stack of pancakes with a big portion taken out. Juicy peaches are resting on top.

Recipe FAQs

Do I need to peel the peaches for peach pancakes?

Nope! Peach skin softens as it cooks and adds a little color to the topping. If the fuzz bothers you, peel them with a vegetable peeler or use the quick blanch and ice bath method.

Why are my pancakes burning on the outside but raw inside?

Your pan is too hot. Drop the heat to medium or medium-low, and make sure you’re wiping out the pan and adding fresh butter and oil between batches. Old browned butter in the pan is what darkens pancakes before they’re cooked through.

Can I make peach pancakes gluten free?

Yes, just use your favorite gluten free pancake mix and prepare it according to the package. The peach topping is naturally gluten free.

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