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Amaretti-Stuffed Peaches

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Amaretti-Stuffed PeachesRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/2 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1

/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1

cup coarsely crumbled amaretti (Italian almond macaroons, preferably Lazzaroni brand)

2

1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2

tablespoons sugar

1

/8 teaspoon salt

1

large egg

8

firm-ripe small peaches (about 2 lb), halved lengthwise and pitted

Accompaniment: mascarpone cheese or crème fraîche

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.

    Step 2

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter and pour into a 13- by 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.

    Step 3

    Pulse 3/4 cup crumbled amaretti in a food processor until finely chopped, then add flour, sugar, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Blend until butter is incorporated, then add egg and blend until smooth.

    Step 4

    Scoop out just enough peach pulp from center of each peach half with a melon-ball cutter or a small spoon to create a 1-inch-deep cavity. Arrange peaches, cut sides up, in baking dish, then brush skins with melted butter from dish. Divide amaretti mixture among cavities, then sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup crumbled amaretti over filling. Bake until filling is puffed and crisp, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.