Caramelized Peaches with Vanilla Butter Sauce and Ice Cream

Caramelized Peaches with Vanilla Butter Caramel Sauce

Category: Desserts
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
   Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (static mode). This will ensure your peaches are perfectly roasted once prepared.

2. Prepare the Peaches
   Wash the peaches thoroughly, then slice them in half. Carefully remove the pits, and dip the cut sides of each peach half into sugar, ensuring the flesh is evenly coated. Once coated, arrange the peach halves in individual baking ramekins or small cocottes.

3. Make the Caramel Sauce
   In a large saucepan, pour the water and granulated sugar. Without stirring, place the pan over medium heat. Allow the sugar and water to come to a boil, forming a syrup. As this cooks, take the butter out of the refrigerator and cut it into small pieces. Place it into a small bowl. Slice open the vanilla bean pod and scrape out the seeds, adding them to the bowl with butter.

4. Cook the Caramel
   Let the sugar-water mixture cook until it reaches an amber color. Once it does, carefully remove the pan from the heat. While whisking continuously, slowly add the fresh cream to the caramel mixture. Be cautious, as it will bubble up and foam. Continue to stir until the mixture is smooth and has thickened into a rich, velvety caramel sauce.

5. Combine the Flavors
   Add the butter with the vanilla seeds to the caramel sauce. Stir until the butter melts and is fully incorporated, creating a creamy, flavorful caramel sauce.

6. Roast the Peaches
   Place the ramekins with the peaches into the preheated oven. Roast them for about 15-20 minutes or until they are tender and lightly caramelized around the edges.

7. Assemble the Dessert
   Once the peaches are out of the oven, serve each one with a scoop of your favorite ice cream on top. Drizzle the warm vanilla butter caramel sauce generously over the peaches and ice cream.

8. Garnish and Serve
   Finish the dish with a sprig of fresh mint to add a pop of color and a refreshing contrast to the sweet, rich flavors. Your caramelized peaches are now ready to be enjoyed!

Tips for a Perfect Caramelized Peach Dessert

• Choose ripe but firm peaches to ensure they hold up well during roasting.
• If you prefer a non-dairy option, you can substitute the cream with coconut cream or almond milk.
• Experiment with different flavors of ice cream like vanilla, cinnamon, or even a tangy sorbet to balance the