Slow Cooker Amaretto-Poached Peaches

peach dessert slow cooker summer basil ice cream

Anna Stockwell

8 servings

Source

Ingredients

4 peaches (about 2 pounds), pitted, thinly sliced

4 strips lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

3/4 cup amaretto

1/4 cup honey

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large

A (4-quart) slow cooker

Method

Toss peaches, lemon zest, amaretto, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup hot water in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until peaches are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Serve peaches and sauce over ice cream and top with basil.