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Peaches Under Meringue

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Crown broiled peaches with pillows of meringue and a bit of honeyed crunch.

Cooks' note:

The egg white in this recipe is not fully cooked.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1 large egg white
2 tablespoons finely chopped sesame candy or crushed amaretti

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler.

    Step 2

    Put peaches, cut side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar (total). Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until tops begin to brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

    Step 3

    Beat egg white with a pinch of salt in a deep bowl using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoon sugar, beating until white holds stiff, glossy peaks. Fold in sesame candy.

    Step 4

    Place a dollop of meringue on each peach half and broil 30 seconds. Turn off broiler and leave peaches in oven just until tips of meringue are browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute (watch carefully).

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