Peaches Foster with Cane Syrup Pecan Ice Cream
- 4 large ripe peaches (2 pounds total)
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup dark rum
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Cane syrup pecan ice cream
- Garnish: chopped toasted pecans
- Have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water.
- Bring a 6-quart pot three-fourths full of water to a boil, then gently drop peaches into water and cook 15 seconds.
- Transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water and cool completely to stop cooking.
- Remove skin with a paring knife and cut peaches into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, discarding pits.
- Melt butter in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then stir in brown sugar, rum, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Add peaches and simmer, stirring and turning peaches over occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Cool until warm and serve over scoops of ice cream.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/peaches-foster-with-cane-syrup-pecan-ice-cream-109763 (may not work)