Delicious Fresh Peach Dumplings with a Decadent Hard Sauce

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Delicious Fresh Peach Dumplings with a Decadent Hard Sauce
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 28, 2024

This recipe combines the juicy sweetness of fresh peaches with the rich creaminess of hard sauce to create a delightful dessert that will impress your guests. The peach dumplings are wrapped in a flaky dough and baked to perfection, then served warm with a generous drizzle of hard sauce. Perfect for a summer evening or special occasion.

Ingredients

  • 6 ripe peaches, peeled and pitted
  • 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut each peach into 6 wedges.
  3. Roll out each crescent roll and wrap around a peach wedge.
  4. Place wrapped peaches in a baking dish.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
  6. Stir in sugar, cream, vanilla, and nutmeg until smooth.
  7. Pour sauce over peach dumplings.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  9. Serve warm with extra hard sauce drizzled on top.

Interesting Facts

  • Peaches are a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber.
  • Hard sauce is a rich and decadent topping typically made with butter, sugar, and cream.
  • This recipe can easily be adapted for other fruits, such as apples or pears.