Peach Melba

Name: Peach Melba
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 medium peach, peeled and halved; 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam; 1 cup vanilla ice cream

Total Time Prep: 40 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Peach melba is a simple yet elegant dish where the flavors of sweet peaches and raspberries shine. If you've never tried this classic dessert recipe, you're in for a treat.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium peach, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
1 cup vanilla ice cream

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Reduce heat to low. Place peach halves cut side up in pan; cook for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat. Cool peaches in syrup for 30 minutes.
Remove peaches with a slotted spoon and place cut side down in a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 2-4 hours.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat raspberry jam for 20 seconds; stir until smooth. Place peach halves cut side up in dessert dishes. Top with ice cream; drizzle with jam.

Nutrition Facts

1 peach half with 1/2 cup ice cream and 1 tablespoon jam: 317 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

It’s simple to prepare a memorable dessert for just you and someone else. Straight from our Test Kitchen, this yummy classic peach melba recipe features fresh peaches and a super delicious raspberry sauce for drizzling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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