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Quick Peach Melba

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"Turn on the appliances: For Quick Peach Melba, microwave fresh peaches in a little peach schnapps. Raspberry sauce will zip together fast in a food processor or a blender." — USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

1/4 cup peach schnapps or peach juice
4 large peaches, halved, pitted
1 (12 ounce) jar seedless raspberry jam

1 (12 ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted in a 300-degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes
1 quart premium vanilla ice cream

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Directions

Pour schnapps in a microwave-safe pan or pie plate large enough to hold peach halves in a single layer. Place peaches, cut side down in pan. Microwave on high Pour schnapps in a microwave-safe pie plate large enough to hold all peach halves in a single layer. Place peaches cut side down in pan. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Turn peaches over and microwave about 2 minutes longer, until the fruit is tender when poked with a sharp knife. Let peaches cool, then peel. Refrigerate. for 3 minutes.
Transfer jam to a microwave-safe measuring cup; microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes until partially melted. In a food processor, puree jam and raspberries. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl; strain sauce to remove seeds, pressing with a rubber spatula. Discard seeds. Refrigerate.
Put 1/2 cup ice cream in each of eight shallow bowls, then a peach half, 2 Tbs. sauce and 1 Tb. almonds. Serve.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 11 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 21 mins

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Serve surplus sauce on fruit, yogurt, waffles, etc.
Copyright 2006 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

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Oct 06, 2009

Absolutely phenomenal! I've been looking for this recipe for nearly 10 years.

—faeriechef

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Nutrition

Calories
365 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
62.5 g
20%

Cholesterol
29 mg
10%

Fat
10.8 g
17%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
4 g
8%

Sodium
57 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Quick Peach Melba

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 365
Calories from Fat: 97

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.8g 17 %
Saturated Fat 4.7g 24 %
Cholesterol 29mg 10 %
Sodium 57mg 2 %
** Potassium 245mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 62.5g 20 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 4g 8 %
Sugars 55.7g
Vitamin A 6 %
** Vitamin C 59 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.