Peaches Foster - VeryVera
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Peaches Foster

  • Prep Time: 15m
  • Cook Time: 15m

Ingredients

  • 1 stick salted butter
  • 3 ripe peaches, pits removed and sliced (peeled, if desired)
  • 1 c dark brown sugar
  • pinch ground cinnamon
  • pinch grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 c heavy cream
  • 1/4 c toasted chopped pecans
  • 1/2 c peach brandy

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peaches and stir gently.
  2. Add the brown sugar and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the brown sugar melts.
  3. Add a pinch each of ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer.
  5. Add the toasted pecans and stir.
  6. Add the brandy, stir, and simmer for two minutes. Pour into a large bowl if not using right away.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to serve the peaches over Harry’s Old Fashioned pound cake or a scoop of ice cream.

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