Baked Peaches

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Cut in half: 4 large ripe peaches.

3. 3

   Remove the pits and place the peach halves cut side up in a 9- by 13-inch shallow earthenware baking dish.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together: 5 tablespoons apricot jam, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice.

5. 5

   Spoon the mixture over the peach halves and sprinkle each half with: 1/2 teaspoon sugar.

6. 6

   Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until the peaches are tender.

7. 7

   Very ripe peaches will cook faster.

8. 8

   Check several times during baking, basting them with their juices each time you do.

9. 9

   Serve warm, with ice cream.

10. 10

    Drizzle the juices over the top for a delicious sauce.

11. 11

    Substitute 1/2 cup Sauternes (or other sweet wine) for half the water.

12. 12

    Omit the honey.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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