PEACHES MARTY

Peaches Marty

Serves 4

• Ingredients:

• 2 large ripe (but not overripe)

• yellow peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar

• 1/3 cup water

• 6 tablespoons mascarpone cheese (optional)

• 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

• 4 sugar cookies (optional)

1 Instructions:

2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

3 Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Place the peaches hollow side up in a small gratin dish that holds them snugly.

4 Mix the butter and sugar into a paste and divide the mixture among the peach hollows. Pour the water around the peaches.

5 Bake the peaches for 45 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned. Serve warm, with any juices accumulated around them; if desired, divide the mascarpone among the peaches, spooning it into the hollows.

6 Sprinkle the basil on top and serve, with the cookies, if desired.