Slow Cooker Amaretto-Poached Peaches Recipe

Slow Cooker Amaretto-Poached Peaches Recipe

  • 4 peaches (about 2 pounds), pitted, thinly sliced
  • 4 strips lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 3/4 cup amaretto
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large
  • A (4-quart) slow cooker
  1. Toss peaches, lemon zest, amaretto, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup hot water in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until peaches are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  2. Serve peaches and sauce over ice cream and top with basil.