Baked Peach Milanese

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix together wafer crumbs, butter, almonds and almond extract.

2. 2

   Cut peaches in half lengthwise; remove pit and place cut side up on cutting board.

3. 3

   Mound almond filling in hollow of each.

4. 4

   Pour wine into 8-inch square baking dish; stir in sugar.

5. 5

   Place filled peach halves in pan, filling side up; bake in a 350F oven for about 20 minutes or until peaches are softened.

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   Let cool slightly,.

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   Serve 2 peaches in each dish or bowl; spoon wine glaze over top.

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   If desired, grate chocolate over top.

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   Garnish with cherries, if using.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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    VARIATION: Substitute finely crushed amaretti cookies for vanilla wafer crumbs and omit the almond extract.

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    Amaretti cookies are an Italian almond-flavored hard cookie available in some grocery and Italian stores.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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