Frosted Peaches

When you have amazing peaches at the market, and it’s too hot to think about baking, you can make this and have a delicious dessert ready in about 10 minutes.  Really. I first learned to do this with grapes (my mother’s favorite) but after I tried it with peaches I haven’t looked back.  I make it in one dish for the family, but for a more elegant presentation for company, I suggest putting it in individual ramekins, the lovely sauce it makes can be a bit thin and the ramekin will keep every spoonful with the right mixture of fruit and sauce.  You can double or triple this recipe, just plan on one large peach per person.

Frosted Peaches

Serves 4

4 large peaches
1-cup sour cream
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Preheat the broiler to the high setting.  Peel the peaches by boiling water enough water in a saucepan to cover the fruit completely.  Using a serrated spoon, lower the peaches into the water, boil for about 30 seconds and remove.  Let them cool until you can handle them, and then the peels should come right off.  Halve the fruits, remove the pits and slice.  Place the peach slices in a baking dish or divide them among individual ramekins.  Stir the sour cream until it is smooth and creamy and then completely cover the peaches, all the way to the rim of the dish.  Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly on top. Broil for about 5 to 10 minutes, watching carefully after 5 minutes.  When the brown sugar is caramelized and the edges are bubbly, remove the dish from the oven and serve.

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5 Responses to Frosted Peaches

  1. Jo Anne says:

    This sounds yummy! Going to NW Georgia next week and the orchard near where I’ll be still has peaches (I checked). Going to take this recipe along with us.

  2. Susan says:

    I’m jealous…with fresh-from-the-orchard peaches, this will be really, really, really good. Have a great trip Jo Anne.

  3. A terrific and quick to make dessert!

  4. Gerlinde says:

    I love simple recipes, and this looks so delicious!

  5. Susan says:

    Thank you Gerlinde, this really is great when you don’t have time…and even when you do!

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