ITALIAN STYLE AMARETTO-PEACH CRISP

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Italian Style Amaretto-Peach Crisp image

Peach crisp goes to Italy. This is so good! Frozen peaches work well in this, so keep this in mind in the dead of winter, when you need to be reminded of summer. For a lovely variation, try using pitted sweet cherries (fresh or frozen) in combination with the peaches or by themselves. Recipe from Mollie Katzen.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs fresh sliced peaches (or frozen)
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur (optional)
36 amaretti cookies (crunchy Italian almond macaroons)
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup brown sugar crystals (optional)
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange the peach slices in an 8x8-inch pan or a gratin dish. (NOTE: If you are using frozen peaches, you don't need to defrost them first, but you do need to separate them.) Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, and Amaretto, if desired.
  • Place the amaretti in a food processor and grind into crumbs with a few short bursts. Add the almonds during the last burst or two, so they get broken up but not finely ground. Stir in the optional sugar, if desired. (If you are in need of a little exercise, you can bypass the food processor. Put the cookies in a plastic bag and whack them mercilessly with a rolling pin. Add the almonds and optional sugar, and shake well.)(NOTE: I skip this step. Instead, I just add the cookies to the butter mixture (the cookies will soften in the melted butter/liquids). Mix and crush with a wooden spoon).
  • Transfer the cookie mixture to a bowl, pour in the melted butter, and mix with a fork until well combined. Sprinkle the topping over the peaches, patting it into place.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold, plain or `a la mode.

Savannah Donofrio
[email protected]

Yum!


matthew gill
[email protected]

This was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The peaches were perfectly ripe and the amaretto added a wonderful flavor. The crisp topping was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Nabeel Yousaf
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The peaches were cooked just right and the amaretto added a lovely flavor. The crisp topping was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alorwu Albert
[email protected]

This was a great recipe for a summer dessert! The peaches were so juicy and the amaretto added a nice touch. The crisp topping was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Aman Jutt
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of peaches, but I really enjoyed this crisp. The amaretto added a nice flavor and the crisp topping was perfect. I would definitely make this again.


kathleen strickland
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! The peaches were perfectly cooked and the amaretto added a lovely flavor. The crisp topping was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jigyasha Gole
[email protected]

I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The peaches were so juicy and the amaretto added a really nice flavor. The crisp topping was also perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Zain Jameel Abbasi
[email protected]

This crisp was delicious! The peaches were perfectly ripe and the amaretto added a wonderful flavor. The crisp topping was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


J Patrick Lockhart
[email protected]

I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a hit! The peaches are so flavorful and the amaretto adds a nice touch. The crisp topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Maxine Page
[email protected]

This amaretto peach crisp was a delightful dessert! The peaches were juicy and sweet, and the amaretto added a lovely almond flavor. The crisp topping was perfectly golden brown and added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!