Bulgarian Roasted Peaches are a perfect example of the dichotomy of Bulgarian desserts. They are either exquisitely simple like these roasted peaches or elaborate, sugary affairs like Bulgarian baklava.
It's worth heating up the kitchen in summer for this dessert kissed with a little butter, vanilla sugar and clove. It can be served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream but that's really gilding the lily. The peaches stand on their own merit.
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Makes 6 servings of Roasted Peaches
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 6 firm-ripe peaches, washed, halved and pitted
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup vanilla sugar
Preparation:
- Heat oven to 350 degtrees. Using a pastry brush, butter the bottom and sides of a round glass or ceramic baking dish that will accommodate all the peaches. Place peach halves, skin-side up, in dish.
- Place a pinch of ground cloves in center of each peach half. Brush peach halves with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with vanilla sugar. Bake 30 minutes or until peaches are tender.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with pan juices. If desired, garnish with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and confectioners' sugar and a mint sprig.
