Peaches Stuffed With Amaretti

• 4 ripe peaches
• 2 ounces butter, softened
• 2 ounces superfine sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 34 ounces amaretti cookies
• 2 oranges, juice
• 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350F Butter a shallow, ovenproof dish that is large enough to take the halved peaches in one layer.
2. Halve and stone the peaches and set in the dish, cut side up.
3. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4. Beat in the egg yolk.
5. Crumble the cookies between your fingers into the bowl, then stir well.
6. Spoon a little amaretti mixture into the cavity of each peach half.
7. Pour the orange juice and the liqueur, if using, around the peaches.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the peaches are tender.
9. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
10. Serve at room temperature or warm with some mascarpone.

peaches, butter, sugar, egg yolk, amaretti cookies, oranges

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peaches-stuffed-with-amaretti-411955 (may not work)