Slow Cooker Amaretto-Poached Peaches

Tender peaches slowly poached in a flavorful mixture of amaretto, honey, and warm spices, served over vanilla ice cream with fresh basil. A sophisticated yet simple dessert that combines sweet, herbal, and spicy notes.

6 servings
1 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 4 whole peaches
  • 4 strips lemon zest
  • ¾ cup amaretto
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream
  • ½ cup basil leaves
  • 1 piece slow cooker

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toss peaches, lemon zest, amaretto, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup hot water in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until peaches are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Keep warm until ready to serve.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Serve peaches and sauce over ice cream and top with basil.

    5 min