Name: Slow Cooker Amaretto-Poached Peaches
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 peaches (about 2 pounds), pitted, thinly sliced; 4 strips lemon zest (from 1 lemon); 3/4 cup amaretto; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Vanilla ice cream (for serving); 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large; A (4-quart) slow cooker

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Dawn Perry

The slow cooker doesn't have to be for all-day projects. This simple dessert is easy to assemble right before a dinner party, and the tender, boozy peaches will be ready to serve by the time you're ready for dessert.

Cooks' Note:

For stovetop: Heat peaches, lemon zest, amaretto, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup hot water in a medium pot over medium heat until simmering. Reduce heat to low and cook until peaches are tender, about 25 minutes.

Recipe information

Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

4 peaches (about 2 pounds), pitted, thinly sliced

4 strips lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

3/4 cup amaretto

1/4 cup honey

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large

Special Equipment

A (4-quart) slow cooker

Preparation

Step 1
Toss peaches, lemon zest, amaretto, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup hot water in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until peaches are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Step 2
Serve peaches and sauce over ice cream and top with basil.

TagsFruit Dessert Dessert Amaretto Liqueur Alcohol Beverages Peach Stone Fruit Fruit Dinner Gluten Free Easy Simmer Slow Cooker Summer Epicurious

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