Broiled Peaches

Directions

1. 1
   HEAT the broiler.
2. 2
   CUT the peaches in half and remove the pit.
3. 3
   Place the peaches cut side down in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
4. 4
   BROIL 4 inches from the heat source for about 3 minutes, until lightly charred.
5. 5
   Remove the peaches from the oven and turn them over, cut side up.
6. 6
   COMBINE the butter and sugar in a small bowl.
7. 7
   Spread the mixture evenly over the peaches.
8. 8
   Return to the oven and broil for 5 minutes, until bubbly and browned.
9. 9
   SERVE immediately or at room temperature with your choice of toppings.
10. 10
    Ice cream and sorbet flavorsbutter pecan, raspberry sorbet, or peach on peach.
11. 11
    Sweet liqueursamaretto, framboise, hazelnut, and cassis.
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    Toppingscheater smoked dessert sauces, whipped cream, mascarpone cheese, honey, creme fraiche, crumbled amaretti cookies, toffee bits, crumbled gingersnaps, granola, toasted pecans, almonds, macadamias, and pistachios.