Grilled Peaches with Amaretti | Ina Garten
- Difficulty: Simple
- Makes: 8 portions
- Nutritional Breakdown Per Serving
Serving size: 1 out of 8 portions
Calories: 159
Total Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbs: 24 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 13 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Sodium: 55 mg - Total time: 20 minutes
- Preparation: 5 minutes
- Cooking: 15 minutes
Fire up your grill and transform ripe peaches into a showstopping dessert that's effortlessly elegant and bursting with flavor. This Ina Garten-inspired treat combines smoky char, warm caramelized sweetness, and a crunchy almond finishperfect for summer evenings or dinner parties.
- 8 fully ripe peaches, halved and stones removed
- 1/4 cup vanilla-infused sugar (see recipe below)
- 1/4 cup high-quality dark rum (suggested: Mount Gay)
- 1/4 cup high-quality almond liqueur (suggested: Amaretto Di Savonna)
- 8 amaretti biscuits, crumbled
- Crme frache or vanilla ice cream for serving, optional
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C).
- Heat a grill with a thin layer of charcoal. Once hot, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Place peaches cut-side down and grill for several minutes until lightly charred that smoky edge elevates every bite.
- Transfer to an oven-safe baking dish, dust each half with vanilla sugar, and mix rum with almond liqueur. Drizzle half the mixture over the peaches. Roast for about 10 minutes until irresistibly soft and tender. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled, topped with crumbled amaretti for crunch. Add a dollop of crme frache or vanilla ice cream for pure indulgence that will have guests raving.
Vanilla Sugar
Discover the magic of homemade vanilla sugar: Fill a tall jar with granulated sugar and 2 vanilla pods, seal tightly, and store on a pantry shelf. In about 3 months, you'll have a versatile powerhouse for cooking and baking. Replenish with more beans and sugar to keep the supply endlessyour secret weapon for elevating desserts like these grilled peaches.
