Ingredients:
2 ripe peaches, peeled,pitted and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 drops almond extract ( optional, but good – careful not to use too much)
4 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits
2 shortbread or 2 butter cookies, crumbled ( about 1/4 cup)
heavy cream
Directions:
Preheat broiler.
In a bowl, toss together the peaches, the lemon juice, extract (if using), cinnamon and 1 tblsp of the brown sugar.
Empty into a buttered, ovenproof baking dish large enough to hold the peaches in one layer.
Broil the mixture about 6 inches from the preheated broiler for 5-7 minutes, or until the peaches are tender.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar, butter and cookie crumbs and sprinkle over peaches.
Broil 1-2 minutes longer, or until topping is pale golden.
Divide between 2 dishes and serve with the cream.
Servings: 2
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 15 min.