Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Dawn Perry
The slow cooker doesn't have to be for all-day projects. This simple dessert is easy to assemble right before a dinner party, and the tender, boozy peaches will be ready to serve by the time you're ready for dessert.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
4
peaches (about 2 pounds), pitted, thinly sliced
4
strips lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
3
/4 cup amaretto
1
/4 cup honey
1
/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1
/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
1
/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large
Special Equipment
A (4-quart) slow cooker
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Preparation
Step 1
Toss peaches, lemon zest, amaretto, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup hot water in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until peaches are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Step 2
Serve peaches and sauce over ice cream and top with basil.