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peach caramel crisp

Ingredients For peach caramel crisp

  • TOPPING INGREDIENTS
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 6 lg
    ripe peaches
  • 3 Tbsp
    water
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • FILLING INGREDIENTS
  • 5 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, chilled, cut into ¼ inch cubes
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    almonds, sliced and toasted
  • 3 Tbsp
    water
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • vanilla ice cream

How To Make peach caramel crisp

  • 1
    For topping: Butter small cookie sheet.
  • 2
    Stir sugar and water in heavy small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
  • 3
    Increase heat and boil without sitrring until sugar turns deep golden brown, swirling pan occasionally.
  • 4
    Mix in almonds.
  • 5
    Immediately pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet.
  • 6
    Cool completely.
  • 7
    Cut praline into 2-inch pieces.
  • 8
    Finely grind praline in processor.
  • 9
    (Can be prepared 2 weeks ahead--keep refrigerated in airtight container.)
  • 10
    Combine 1/2 cup praline and flour in processor (reserve remaining praline for another use.)
  • 11
    Add butter to mixture in processor and cut in using on/off turns until crumbly.
  • 12
    Set aside.
  • 13
    For peach filling: Stir sugar and water in heavy small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
  • 14
    Increase heat and boil without stirring until sugar turns deep golden brown, swirling pan occasionally.
  • 15
    Immediately pour caramel into 9-inch diameter baking dish with 1-1/2-inch high sides.
  • 16
    Carefully turn dish to coat bottom and sides with caramel.
  • 17
    Let stand until caramel hardens.
  • 18
    Preheat oven to 375.
  • 19
    Blanch peaches in large pot of boiling water for 30 seconds.
  • 20
    Transfer to bowl of cold water using slotted spoon.
  • 21
    Drain.
  • 22
    Peel skin off peaches using small sharp knife.
  • 23
    Halve and pit peaches.
  • 24
    Cut each half into 4 wedges.
  • 25
    Transfer to large bowl.
  • 26
    Sprinkle cornstarch over peaches; toss gently.
  • 27
    Arrange peaches atop caramel in dish.
  • 28
    Sprinkle topping over.
  • 29
    Bake until peaches bubble and topping browns, about 40 minutes.
  • 30
    Cool until just slightly warm.
  • 31
    Spoon into bowls, top with ice cream and serve.

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