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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Cindys Recipes
I love grilled and broiled peaches. Pecans and whipped cream sound perfect for toppings!
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 🙂
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 🙂
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!
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 🙂
Danielle Omar
Totally making this. As soon as possible! 🙂
Marisa
Let me know what you think!
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!
anndunawayteh
Love this – so simple and I bet divine! Great pics.
Marisa
Definitely divine. Thanks, Ann!
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!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
Looks delicious and a perfect alternative to going outside to grill!
Marisa
Exactly. No fuss! Thanks for stopping by!
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!