Broiled Peaches with Cookie Crumb Topping

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  ripe  peaches, peeled,pitted and cut into ¼ inch thick slices
• 2  teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3  drops  almond extract (optional, but good - careful not to use too much)
• 4  teaspoons  firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon butter, cut into bits
• 2  shortbread or 2  butter cookies, crumbled (about ¼ cup)
•  heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. In a bowl, toss together the peaches, the lemon juice, extract (if using), cinnamon and 1 tblsp of the brown sugar.
3. Empty into a buttered, ovenproof baking dish large enough to hold the peaches in one layer.
4. Broil the mixture about 6 inches from the preheated broiler for 5-7 minutes, or until the peaches are tender.
5. In a small bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar, butter and cookie crumbs and sprinkle over peaches.
6. Broil 1-2 minutes longer, or until topping is pale golden.
7. Divide between 2 dishes and serve with the cream.