Francis Mallmann caramelizes peaches and figs in a cast-iron pan over an open fire to bring out their natural sweetness, adding a dash of amaretto for good measure. A scattering of mint and lemon zest brighten up this warm dessert.
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Burnt Peaches and Figs with Amaretto and Mint
Recipe adapted from "Mallmann on Fire," by Francis Mallmann
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
4 ripe peaches, cut in half
8 fresh figs, torn in half
1 cup amaretto
½ cup fresh mint leaves
Zest of 1 lemon
Directions
1. Place a large cast-iron skillet over a medium-hot charcoal fire. Add the butter and half the sugar evenly over the pan. When sugar begins to melt, arrange the peaches and figs skin-side down and cook, until the bottoms of the peaches begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the amaretto, being careful of any flames, and the remaining sugar and continue caramelizing for 1 more minute.
2. Turn the peaches over to brown the flesh sides, about 1 more minute.
3. Transfer the peaches to a platter. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon zest.