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    Source of Recipe


    Italian Family Cooking by Anna Casale

    Recipe Introduction


    A wonderful end to an Italian meal!

    * Exported from MasterCook *

    Stuffed Peaches

    Recipe By : Anne Casale
    Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories : Alcohol, Desserts, Fprocessor, Fruits, Italian

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    -------- ------------ --------------------------------
    4 ounces amaretti (Italian macaroons)
    1/4 cup slivered almonds -- toasted
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter -- softened
    6 medium ripe peaches (about 2
    -- pounds)
    1/2 cup apricot preserves
    3 tablespoons unsalted butter -- cut into 1/4-inch
    -- cubes
    1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
    TOPPING:
    1 cup heavy cream
    1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
    2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

    Break up amaretti and place in food processor fitted with metal blade or in blender. Add almonds and run machine nonstop until both are coarsely ground, about 30 seconds. Set aside.

    Adjust rack to center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9-inch ovenproof baking pan with 1 tablespoon softened butter. Blanch peaches in boiling water for 2 minutes. Rinse under cold water, drain, and remove skins.

    Cut each peach in half; remove and discard stone. Place peaches in prepared pan and spoon 1/2 teaspoon apricot preserves into each peach cavity. Spoon crumb mixture into each cavity and gently press down with fingertips. Dot the top of each peach half with butter. Sprinkle liqueur on top of each and bake until barely tender when tested with a fork, about 15 minutes.

    FOR TOPPING: Whip cream with confectioners' sugar until stiff. Fold in liqueur.

    To serve, place two peach halves on each individual serving dish and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream. Peaches are best served warm.

    Judi's note: Amaretti cookies can be purchased at many Italian food markets or online at:

    http://www.ditalia.com/default.asp or
    http://www.italatin.com/amarettis.html or
    http://www.farawayfoods.com/sapori.html

    You can also make your own cookies.


    Cuisine:
    "Italian"

    Source:
    "Italian Family Cooking"

    S(Master-Cook format by):
    "Judi Mae Phelps (judimae@earthlink.net)"

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