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                    BAKED PEACHES FROM THE PIEDMONT

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  6                    Ripe peaches
    1/3   c            Sugar
  8                    Italian macaroons -- crushed
                       -such as Amaretti di Saronno
  1                    Egg yolk
  4       tb           Unsalted butter -- melted

 Try this with white peaches, if available, for a subtle variation on the
 original.

 PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350F and set a rack in the middle level. Rinse, halve
 and pit the peaches. Puree 2 of the peach halves in a food processor. Place
 the puree in a bowl and add the sugar, crushed macaroons and the egg yolk.
 Cover each peach half with this filling and place the peach halves in a
 buttered baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining butter over the peaches and
 bake for about 30 minutes, until the peaches are baked through and the
 filling is a deep golden color. Serve hot or at room temperature.



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