2 Ripe peaches; (about 1
-pound),
; peeled, pitted, and
; cut into
; 1/4-inch-thick
; slices
2 ts Fresh lemon juice
4 ts Firmly packed light brown
-sugar
1 tb Unsalted butter; cut into
-bits
2 Shortbread or butter
-cookies; crumbled (about
-1/4
; cup crumbs)
Heavy cream as an
-accompaniment
In a bowl toss together the peaches, the lemon juice, and 1
tablespoon of the brown sugar and in a buttered flameproof baking pan
large enough to hold the peaches in one layer broil the mixture about
6 inches from a preheated broiler for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the
peaches are tender. In a small bowl combine the remaining 1 teaspoon
brown sugar, the butter, and the cookie crumbs and sprinkle the
topping over the peaches. Broil the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, or
until the topping is pale golden. Divide the mixture between 2 dishes
and serve it with the cream.
Serves 2.
Yields
1 servings