Peaches In Amaretto Caramel

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   In small saucepan, combine sugar with 1 cup water.

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   Place over low heat until sugar has dissolved.

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   Raise heat to medium-high, and without stirring, allow syrup to bubble until it begins to caramelize and turn golden, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix amaretto and lemon juice together.

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   Reduce heat under saucepan to low.

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   Standing back from pan, slowly pour in mixture; it will spit, then simmer.

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   Stir to dissolve any sugar strands that have formed.

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   Place peach halves in pan, in batches if necessary.

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   Poach until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to plate.

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    When all peaches have been poached, raise heat to medium-high, and boil caramel down until it is thick but still can be poured; there should be about 1 cup.

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    Place 4 peach halves on each of four plates.

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    Drizzle with caramel.

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    Garnish each plate with a dollop of mascarpone sprinkled with splintered pistachios.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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