Peach season is in full swing here in Georgia. On a recent trip my neighborhood farmers market, tasting just one slice of a perfectly ripe peach convinced me to take a bag of them home. That impulse buy left me with just a few days to decide what to do with all of that fruit. See I already had a fridge full of blueberries, cherries and strawberries.
When I saw this month’s recipe redux challenge to cook with spirits… I decided to cook the peaches for dessert with a little liqueur.
It’s summer. Time to turn down – at least in the kitchen. Maybe I’m a little lazy in the kitchen these days but I still want great food. Luckily perfectly ripe peaches do all of the work here. Just 3 ingredients (see the little sugar sprinkle spill?) make a decadent dessert that allows fresh peaches to really shine.
See that syrup at the bottom of the skillet? That’s some good stuff. Drizzle a little syrup over the top and enjoy as is or with a dollop of cream.
Boozy Broiled Peaches
Ingredients
- 2 fresh ripe peaches, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons sugar adjust with sweetness of the peaches
- ¼ cup orange liqueur such as Gran Marnier or Cointreau
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler.
- Place the peaches cut side up in an oven safe skillet. (My cast iron skillet was perfect. No need to butter the pan.)
- Pour the orange liqueur over the peaches.
- Sprinkle the sugar evenly on top of the peaches.
- Cook the peaches on top of the stove over medium-high heat to allow some of the alcohol to cook off, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the broiler.
- Broil, just until the peaches begin to char and the liquid becomes syrupy, about 5 minutes. (Trust me. You don't want to keep going - unless you're going for the mushy peach experience.)
- Serve 2 peach halves per person with a drizzle of the syrup and Georgia pecans, fresh whipped cream or a dollop of yogurt for a light dessert.
Notes
Take a look at the recipes my colleagues mixed up this month for our “spirited” recipe redux below:
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julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
This looks so good! I just bought peaches yesterday. Looks like I’ll be trying this recipe soon!
Marisa
Hope you love it as much as I do. It’s such an easy recipe!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
Looks delicious and a perfect alternative to going outside to grill!
Marisa
Exactly. No fuss! Thanks for stopping by!
Claire
Wow, these look delicious and so simple to prepare! I might top with some walnuts or pecans! We couldn’t resist using peaches for this months challenge either 🙂
Marisa
Thanks, Claire!! I added a sprinkle of Georgia pecans when I served these. It was so perfect!
anndunawayteh
Love this – so simple and I bet divine! Great pics.
Marisa
Definitely divine. Thanks, Ann!
dr barb
Yum! Looks and sounds delicious. You and I both had fresh peaches on our minds this month.
Marisa
Hard not to have peaches on the mind… They are everywhere and actually delicious this summer!
Danielle Omar
Totally making this. As soon as possible! 🙂
Marisa
Let me know what you think!
Sarah Pie
I know how you feel with produce overload, it’s hard not to want it all this time of year!! These look beautiful and I love a fast fresh desert 🙂
Marisa
Just wish there was so much abundance all year long. Guess I could move to California for that 🙂
Genevieve Yam
Those peaches look awesome. I really want some grilled/broiled peaches now…
Marisa
Now is the time! Peaches are so yummy right now!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits
Oh, this would go down so well as a dessert! Love this broiled peaches idea!
Marisa
Yep. So quick and easy to make. Impress your guests… or yourself 🙂
Meme Inge
Holy mother of pearl these look incredible! I love the idea of sprinkling with a few pecans – serious yum! I might have to try these and put a tiny scoop of ice cream on top 😉
Marisa
Do it! You won’t regret it 🙂
Cindys Recipes
I love grilled and broiled peaches. Pecans and whipped cream sound perfect for toppings!