Description
This delightful Amaretto Peaches recipe features ripe peaches caramelized with brown sugar, butter, and a splash of dark rum and amaretto liqueur, enhanced with orange zest and juice. Topped with toasted almonds and creamy vanilla ice cream, it’s a luscious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Peach and Sauce Ingredients
- 4 large peaches or 5 medium peaches, pitted and sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar, plus 2 tbsp additional
- 1 pinch salt
- Zest of 1 whole orange
- Juice of half an orange
- 2 oz dark rum
- 2 oz amaretto liqueur
Topping Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Peaches: Remove the pits from the peaches and slice them into moderately thick slices to avoid mushy texture during cooking.
- Toast Almonds: Heat a pan over medium heat and roast the sliced almonds until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove almonds from the pan and set aside. Wipe out the pan to prepare for next step.
- Caramelize Peaches: Preheat the same pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely. Add the peach slices, a pinch of salt, and ¼ cup brown sugar. Cook for 3-4 minutes letting the peaches caramelize, stirring gently.
- Add Orange: Add the orange zest and juice of half an orange to the pan with peaches, continuing to cook for another 4-5 minutes until the peaches are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add Alcohol and Reduce: Pour in the dark rum and amaretto liqueur, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to reduce over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes syrupy and glossy.
- Serve: Transfer the warm peach mixture into serving bowls. Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, sprinkle with toasted almonds, and garnish with a fresh mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid mushy texture.
- Adjust brown sugar amount based on sweetness of peaches and preference.
- Dark rum and amaretto add depth but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version; replace with orange juice or peach nectar.
- Serve immediately to prevent ice cream from melting too quickly.
- To toast almonds evenly, stir often and watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Amaretto Peaches, caramelized peaches, peach dessert, vanilla ice cream dessert, toasted almonds, easy peach recipe, rum peaches, amaretto dessert
