Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　15 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1/2 cup sugar

　　1/4 cup water

　　1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons

　　2 peaches, cut into wedges

　　1 pint butter pecan ice cream

　　

Step 1

Heat sugar in a dry heavy medium skillet over medium heat, stirring with a fork to heat sugar evenly, until it starts to melt. Stop stirring and cook, swirling skillet occasionally so sugar melts evenly, until it is dark amber.

　　

Step 2

Remove from heat and immediately add water (mixture will bubble up and steam), then cook over medium heat, stirring, until any solids are dissolved and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Remove from heat and add butter, swirling skillet until incorporated.

　　

Step 4

Serve peaches and ice cream with warm caramel sauce.