Grilled Peaches with Amaretto-Pecan Caramel Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Caramel is nothing more than melted, browned sugar; we add water to hasten the melting process and reduce the risk of burning the sugar. Purchase freestone peaches so the pits will be easy to remove. Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar |
1/3 cup water |
1/2 cup apple cider |
2 tablespoons amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur) |
1 teaspoon chilled butter |
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted |
6 firm ripe peaches, halved and pitted (about 3 pounds) |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill.
2. Combine granulated sugar and 1/3 cup water in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until sugar dissolves, stirring gently as needed to dissolve sugar evenly. Continue cooking 8 minutes or until golden brown (do not stir); gently tilt pan and swirl mixture to evenly brown. Remove from heat. Slowly add cider, amaretto, and butter, stirring constantly with a long-handled wooden spoon (mixture will bubble vigorously). Cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until smooth. Stir in pecans. Remove from heat.
3. Sprinkle cut sides of peaches evenly with brown sugar and salt. Place peaches, cut sides up, on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until tender. Serve warm with sauce.
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