Ingredients:
4 large ripe peaches
1/4 cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup dark rum
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans, for garnish
Directions:
Have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water; Bring a 6-quart pot three-fourths full of water to a boil, then gently drop peaches gently into water and cook 15 minutes, Transfer with slotted spoon to ice water and cool completely to stop cooking.
Remove skin with a paring knife and cut peaches into 1/2-inch thick wedges, discarding pits.
Melt butter in a 10-to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then stir in brown sugar, rum, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
Add peaches and simmer, stirring and turning peaches over occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Cool until warm and serve over scoops of ice cream. Garnish with toasted pecans.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 60 min.