stuffed peaches

While perusing some cookbooks for a dessert recently, I came across a recipe for baked, stuffed peaches and was instantly reminded of how delicious my last venture into cooked peaches turned out. These were totally different, but nonetheless delicious once again (and it doesn't require a grill!) Here's what you'll need:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 5 peaches
• 1/4 sugar
• 4 amaretti cookies, crushed
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Begin by preheating your oven to 325 degrees. Peel, halve, pit and chop up one of the peaches and place in a bowl. Halve and pit the remaining peaches. Scoop out a little flesh from the cavity of each and add it to the bowl. Stir in the sugar, amaretti, egg yolks and cocoa powder.

Divide the mixture among the peaches, placing it in the cavity of each and piling into a dome. Dot each with a slice of butter, and place the peaches into a greased baking dish. Bake for one hour and serve hot.

Bon chappétit!