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- Skill Level: Easy
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Baked Peaches with Marzipan and Almonds
Cookbook
You cannot beat the fresh fragrant flavor of ripe baked peaches oozing sweet juices. Good with crème fraîche.
Yield : Makes 4 servings
Prep Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 20–25 mins
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, halved lengthwise and pitted
- 2 oz (60g) marzipan
- 1½ tbsp heavy cream
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- ½ cup sweet wine or Marsala
Special Equipment:
- Shallow ovenproof dish
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the peaches in a baking dish, cut sides up. Mash the marzipan with the cream. Spoon into the peaches. Sprinkle with the almonds and drizzle with the honey. Sprinkle with the sugar, then with the wine.
2. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until just tender. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Notes
© 2008 Dorling Kindersley
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
266 kcal
6 % daily value
17 % daily value
2 % daily value
420 mg
55 mg
4 g
29 g
4 g
36 g
8 mg
8 mg
2 g
10 g
6 % daily value
