Salty Sweet

Description

Salty Sweet Maple-Vanilla Roasted Peaches

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon Cape Ann Sea Salt Co. Salty Sweet Sea Salt, plus more for finishing
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Vanilla ice cream or mascarpone, for serving
• ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Arrange the peach halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
3. Stir together the melted butter, maple syrup and vanilla. Brush generously over the peaches.
4. Sprinkle lightly with Salty Sweet Sea Salt.
5. Roast for 18–22 minutes, until the peaches are tender and caramelized around the edges.
6. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of mascarpone.
7. Finish with toasted pecans and a small final sprinkle of Salty Sweet to bring out the maple, vanilla and fruit.

Chef’s Tip: This also works beautifully with ripe pears or apples in the fall.