- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
- 2 peaches, cut into wedges
- 1 pint butter pecan ice cream
- Heat sugar in a dry heavy medium skillet over medium heat, stirring with a fork to heat sugar evenly, until it starts to melt. Stop stirring and cook, swirling skillet occasionally so sugar melts evenly, until it is dark amber.
- Remove from heat and immediately add water (mixture will bubble up and steam), then cook over medium heat, stirring, until any solids are dissolved and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add butter, swirling skillet until incorporated.
- Serve peaches and ice cream with warm caramel sauce.