Active Time

　　10 minutes

　　Total Time

　　1 hour 10 minutes

　　The slow cooker doesn't have to be for all-day projects. This simple dessert is easy to assemble right before a dinner party, and the tender, boozy peaches will be ready to serve by the time you're ready for dessert.

Ingredients

　　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

Special Equipment

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　　Cooks' Note:

　　For stovetop: Heat peaches, lemon zest, amaretto, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup hot water in a medium pot over medium heat until simmering. Reduce heat to low and cook until peaches are tender, about 25 minutes.