Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup instant oats
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped gingersnap cookies
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 peaches, pitted and cut into slices
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cups vanilla bean ice cream

Method

  • To prepare the cardamom gingersnap topping, heat oven to 325?F. Combine oats and gingersnap cookies in a large bowl. Place canola oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and vanilla extra in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until mixture is boiling and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Pour hot sugar mixture into the bowl with the oats and mix well. Spread topping evenly onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake at 325?F for 10 minutes; add coconut, stir, and bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes, or until coconut is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool completely, about 15 minutes, and stir in raisins.
  • Meanwhile prepare the peaches. Heat butter and 1/4 cup brown sugar over medium heat in a large skillet until butter has melted. Add in peaches and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until fruit is soft. Stir in lemon juice.
  • To assemble the sundaes, scoop 1/2 cup of ice cream into each bowl and top evenly with caramelized peaches and the desired amount of cardamom gingersnap topping. Makes 8 servings.