Peaches " Foster" With Ice Cream

This is a variation of the classic New Orleans dessert Bananas Foster. You can use any Ice cream, Premium vanilla or butter pecan ice cream is suggested. Peaches can be made 2 hours ahead and reheated to serve over ice cream.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  large  ripe  peaches
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 6  tablespoons  packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup dark rum
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped toasted pecans, for garnish

Directions

1. Have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water; Bring a 6-quart pot three-fourths full of water to a boil, then gently drop peaches gently into water and cook 15 minutes, Transfer with slotted spoon to ice water and cool completely to stop cooking.
2. Remove skin with a paring knife and cut peaches into 1/2-inch thick wedges, discarding pits.
3. Melt butter in a 10-to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then stir in brown sugar, rum, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
4. Add peaches and simmer, stirring and turning peaches over occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Cool until warm and serve over scoops of ice cream. Garnish with toasted pecans.