"Update classic peach Melba, one of the most enduring creations of Escoffier, by swapping a dark, slightly salty caramel for the customary raspberry sauce. Ripe peaches are essential to the success of this elegant dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt
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2 cups sweet Riesling or other sweet wine (not dessert wine)
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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4 large peaches, halved, pitted
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1 pint vanilla ice cream
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2 6-ounce containers fresh raspberries