Photo by Romulo Yanes
Crown broiled peaches with pillows of meringue and a bit of honeyed crunch.
Recipe information
Total Time
10 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
2
ripe peaches, halved and pitted
3
tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1
large egg white
2
tablespoons finely chopped sesame candy or crushed amaretti
Need to make a substitution?
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat broiler.
Step 2
Put peaches, cut side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar (total). Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until tops begin to brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
Step 3
Beat egg white with a pinch of salt in a deep bowl using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoon sugar, beating until white holds stiff, glossy peaks. Fold in sesame candy.
Step 4
Place a dollop of meringue on each peach half and broil 30 seconds. Turn off broiler and leave peaches in oven just until tips of meringue are browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute (watch carefully).