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