Peach Melba - (Peches Melba)

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Course : French
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 medium peaches
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup raspberries -- fresh or frozen
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1/8 cup slivered almonds
 

Preparation:

Poach peaches in boiling water. Let boil for 1 minute and remove to a bowl of ice water. Peel and halve peaches. Discard stones. Place peaches on dish and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Let stand in refrigerator for 1/2 hour. Meanwhile, rub raspberries through a sieve. Add remaining sugar. Mix well. In individual dishes, place a layer of ice cream. Add peach half. Cover peach with raspberry mixture. Sprinkle with almonds. Recipe Source: THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING by Fernande Garvin