Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　10 min

　　Crown broiled peaches with pillows of meringue and a bit of honeyed crunch.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted

　　3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided

　　1 large egg white

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped sesame candy or crushed amaretti

　　

Step 1

Preheat broiler.

　　

Step 2

Put peaches, cut side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar (total). Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until tops begin to brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Beat egg white with a pinch of salt in a deep bowl using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoon sugar, beating until white holds stiff, glossy peaks. Fold in sesame candy.

　　

Step 4

Place a dollop of meringue on each peach half and broil 30 seconds. Turn off broiler and leave peaches in oven just until tips of meringue are browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute (watch carefully).

　　Cooks' note:

　　The egg white in this recipe is not fully cooked.