Canned Peach Ice Cream Topping

Canned Peach Ice Cream Topping recipe videos

Canned Peach Ice Cream Topping is a sweet, syrupy dessert condiment made from sliced or diced peaches preserved in a sugar syrup, often with added flavorings like vanilla or lemon juice. It is a popular topping in North American and European cuisine, typically used to enhance sundaes, parfaits, and other frozen desserts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This topping is high in carbohydrates, primarily from added sugars and natural fruit sugars, with minimal fat or protein. A typical 2-tablespoon serving contains around 50-70 calories, providing small amounts of vitamin C and potassium from the peaches.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	60 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Vitamin C	2 mg
Vitamin A	15 mcg
Calcium	5 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Manganese	0.05 mg
Phosphorus	10 mg
Magnesium	5 mg

Per 1/4 cup (65 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Canned peach topping became a staple in mid-20th century home cooking due to the rise of convenient canned goods, symbolizing post-war abundance and easy entertaining. Nutritionally, it offers a quick energy boost but lacks the fiber of fresh fruit, making it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.