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Ingredients
- 8 large firm fresh peaches or 16 canned halves
- 3 oz. finely ground blanched almonds, lightly toasted
- 4 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. grated orange rind
- 2/3 c. cream (sweet) sherry
- whipped cream
- almond extract
Method
- Peel and halve fresh peaches (or drain canned ones thoroughly).
- Place cavity-side up in buttered baking dish. Combine almonds with sugar and orange rind.
- Pile into peach cavities; sprinkle with a little more powdered sugar, then slowly pour sherry over all.
- Bake uncovered at 350° for about 30 minutes (20 minutes for canned fruit), basting several times with sherry in bottom of dish.
- Serve barely warm, garnished with slightly sweetened whipped cream flavored with 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. A magnificent dessert when fresh peaches are at their best. Yields 8 servings.
