Ingredients
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup margarine or butter
3 cup sliced fresh (about 3 medium or fro, zen (thawed) peach
6 slice angel food or pound cake
Directions
Heat brown sugar, almonds and margarine in 10-inch skillet to boiling;
reduce heat. Stir in peaches. Cover and simmer about 3 minutes or
until peaches are hot. Serve warm or cool over angel food cake. 6
SERVINGS; 390 CALORIES PER SERVING. To Microwave: Place brown sugar,
almonds and margarine in microwavable 2-quart casserole. Microwave
uncovered on high 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds,
stirring every minute, until boiling. Stir in peaches. Microwave
uncovered 1 to 2 minutes longer or until peaches are hot. Continue as
directed.
Servings: 6 servings
Praline-Peach Dessert Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Candy; Dessert; Fruit; Peach
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