Almond Peaches

There are quite a few ways to make stuffed peaches. This almond filling is easy to prepare and tastes great. A nice, healthy summer dessert. They can be made in advance and reheated for serving.

Almond Peaches

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Servings

8 Servings

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Ingredients

• 4 peaches halved and pitted
• 6- ounces almond paste about 1/2 cup
• 3 tablespoons hot water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1½ teaspoons cold butter or margarine cut into 8 pieces

Instructions

• Heat oven to 400.
• Put a baking sheet on a rack and then put the peaches on the baking sheet, skin-side down.
• In a food processor, puree almond paste, water, and lemon juice. Spoon mixture into the centers of the peaches.
• Top each mound of almond paste with a piece of the butter.
• Bake in the lower third of the oven until peaches are tender and almond paste is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
• Serve warm.