Buttery Amaretto Baste (Barbecue and Grilling)

 

               Fresh, juicy peaches are one of summer's true pleasure. Take them a step further by placing them on the grill for warmth and caramelization. The almond-flavored butter baste is simply divine.

Serves 4 to 8

• 4 large firm peaches or nectarines (unpeeled), halves
• Crème fraîche or whipped cream
• Blackberries, raspberries or blueberries

Buttery Amaretto Baste

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup amaretto
• Pinch of sea salt

1. In a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Remove from heat and stir in amaretto and salt ; keep warm.
3. Prepare a medium-hot fire in your grill.
4. Brush peaches all over with baste.
5. Place cut side down on the grill ; grill for 4 to 6 minutes, turning and basting once, until peaches are tender and blistered.
6. Arrange peaches on a platter or portion onto plates ; dollop with crème fraîche and scatter with berries.

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