Fresh Peaches with Amaretto Sauce

 


Ingredients

  • 2
    tablespoons sugar
  • 1
    tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1
    cup soymilk
  • 1
    tablespoon amaretto liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1
    teaspoon vanilla
  • 4
    cups sliced fresh peaches

  • Steps

1 Stir together sugar and cornstarch in 1-quart stainless steel or nonstick saucepan (do not use aluminum because the sauce will discolor). With wire whisk, stir in soymilk and amaretto liqueur until well blended.

    2 Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until cold.

    3 Divide peaches among 4 individual dessert dishes. Spoon amaretto sauce over peaches. Serve immediately.

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