Baked Peaches with Almond Paste Recipe

Baked Peaches with Almond Paste Recipe

  • 4 peaches, halved and pitted
  • 6 ounces almond paste
  • 3 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a rack on a baking sheet and then put the peaches on the rack, skin-side down.
  2. In a food processor, puree the almond paste, water, and lemon juice. Spoon the almond mixture into the centers of the peaches. Top each mound of almond paste with a piece of the butter.
  3. Bake in the lower third of the oven until the peaches are tender and the almond paste is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.
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