Broiled Peaches with Cookie Crumb Topping |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Ingredients:
2 ripe peaches, peeled,pitted and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
3 drops almond extract (optional, but good - careful not to use too much) |
4 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits |
2 shortbread or 2 butter cookies, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) |
heavy cream |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. In a bowl, toss together the peaches, the lemon juice, extract (if using), cinnamon and 1 tblsp of the brown sugar.
3. Empty into a buttered, ovenproof baking dish large enough to hold the peaches in one layer.
4. Broil the mixture about 6 inches from the preheated broiler for 5-7 minutes, or until the peaches are tender.
5. In a small bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar, butter and cookie crumbs and sprinkle over peaches.
6. Broil 1-2 minutes longer, or until topping is pale golden.
7. Divide between 2 dishes and serve with the cream.
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