Hot Peaches Recipes

HOT PEACHES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Toss the peaches in the sugar mixture until generously coated. Leave them in the mixture.
• In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the peaches and fry on each side for 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened slightly. Pour the schnapps into the skillet and lightly stir the peaches around to absorb some of the flavor. Light the schnapps on fire. It should flame off quickly.
• Remove from the heat. Place the peaches over ice cream and drizzle with the remaining sauce from the skillet. Serve immediately.

PEACHES AND CREAM, LITERALLY

Steps:

• Cut each peach in half along the crease, twist open, and remove the pit. Peel and slice. Cut slices in half to get roughly 2 cups of sliced peaches.
• Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil until a syrup forms, about 3 minutes. Stir in peaches until coated. Bring syrup back to a light simmer, about 1 minute. Immediately remove from heat and pour mixture into a bowl.
• Transfer peaches into a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Divide mixture between serving glasses, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until completely chilled and cream has absorbed all the peach flavor, at least 3 hours.

HOT PEACHES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Halve and pit the peaches, then lightly score the cut sides of each peach a few times with a knife.
• Combine the liqueur and butter in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat; cook, stirring, until the butter melts and the liquid just begins to simmer. Add the peaches, cut-side up, and cook until the bottoms begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle each peach half with 1 teaspoon sugar and transfer the skillet to the broiler. Broil until the peaches brown in spots, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Divide the peaches among plates and drizzle with the syrup from the skillet. Serve with the mascarpone.

SPICED PEACHES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the first five ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Add peaches; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. , Pour into a shallow dish. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Drain. Spoon peaches into serving dishes; garnish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with brown sugar.