Southern Peaches with Pecan Shortbread Recipe

Name: Southern Peaches with Pecan Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 large, ripe peaches, peeled; 2 Tbs. granulated sugar, or to taste; ⅛ tsp. salt; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar plus extra for sprinkling; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup heavy cream, chilled; 2 Tbs. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/4 tsp. almond extract

Servings: persons

9 large, ripe peaches, peeled
2 Tbs. granulated sugar, or to taste
⅛ tsp. salt
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract

1
To make Southern Peaches: Slice peaches, and put slices into a large mixing bowl.
2
Sprinkle slices with sugar, salt and lemon juice.
3
Set aside, covered, at room temperature.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
Lightly butter a large baking sheet, and set aside.
6
To make Pecan Shortbread: Cream butter, flour, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl, using an electric beater, until dough is smooth and creamy.
7
Add vanilla, and beat again.
8
Stir in pecans.
9
Pinch off a piece of dough, and roll into a 1-inch ball.
10
Place on cookie sheet, and press flat with tines of a fork.
11
Repeat with remaining dough.
12
Bake cookies until golden but not brown, for 12 to 15 minutes.
13
Remove from oven, and, while still warm, sprinkle both sides with sugar.
14
Set aside to cool.
15
To make Soft Whipped Cream: Put all ingredients into a chilled mixing bowl.
16
Whip just until cream forms soft peaks, taking care not to overwhip.
17
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
18
To serve, spoon portions of cut-up peaches on individual plates, place 2 cookies next to peaches and top with Soft Whipped Cream, if using.

1367

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 large, ripe peaches, peeled, 2 Tbs. granulated sugar, or to taste, ⅛ tsp. salt, Juice of 1/2 lemon, and more.

Yes, Southern Peaches with Pecan Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Southern Peaches with Pecan Shortbread

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