Burlesque star Dita Von Teese has an "adult twist" on a treat that I wanted to share here...because what could be more appropriate than dessert from a burlesque star on Valentine's Day, right?
Cointreau is an orange-flavored liqueur used in many well-known cocktails - think margaritas, cosmopolitans and any other beverages that call for triple sec. Von Teese, also the spokesperson for Cointreau, soaks her peaches in the liqueur and grills them. I took her idea, added my own touches and wrote this recipe for a unique sweet.
SERVES 4 - 5
4 ripe medium peaches
1 1/2 cups of orange liqueur
(Cointreau for high-class; DeKuyper Triple Sec if you're pinching pennies)
1 cup light brown sugar
Cinnamon for garnish
Cut the peaches in half and remove the pit. Slice each half in half (1 peach = 4 slices). Toss the peaches in a shallow pan with the orange liqueur and place in the fridge for 1 - 3 hours, stirring once.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (Tip: an indoor countertop grill also works GREAT for this - I use my George Foreman!). Remove the peaches from the fridge. Place the brown sugar in a bowl and toss each peach slice in it, coating with the sugar. Grill for 1 - 2 minutes until the sugar starts to carmelize and the peaches get some nice grill marks. Sprinkle with cinnamon and immediately serve with ice cream, whipped cream or the garnish of your choice.
Grilling provides a much better result, but if you don't have a grill option, the peaches can also be broiled in an oven on high for 1 - 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
Who said fruit's not good for you?
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