Peaches are already tender and ambrosial at this time of year, so imagine how deep their sweetness becomes after a trip to the oven concentrates their lusciousness even further. Streusel topping adds a delightful crispness.
Recipe information
Total Time
35 min
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
Step 2
Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter over bottom of a 9-inch baking dish or pie plate and arrange peach halves cut sides up.
Step 3
Pulse almonds, flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a food processor until clumps form.
Step 4
Top peaches with streusel and bake until peaches are tender and streusel is browned, about 20 minutes (if browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil).
Step 5
Meanwhile, whip cream with almond extract and remaining tablespoon sugar until it just holds soft peaks.
Step 6
Serve peaches warm with cream.
