Imperial Peach Sundaes

Name: Imperial Peach Sundaes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dried pitted peaches; 1 cup amaretto liqueur; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 2 whole star anise*; 2 pints vanilla ice cream; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

August 20, 2004

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Imperial Peach SundaesPornchai Mittongtare

China is the original home of the peach (a favorite fruit of its emperors), and pine nuts are grown in China and are used to garnish sweet fruit soups. The ginger-spiced peach sauce for this dessert can be prepared one day before serving.

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