Roasted Peaches with Pine Nut Sauce

I love roasted peaches, especially when their deliciously caramelized flesh is drizzed with a sweet pine nut sauce. If you don’t have peaches on hand, swap in nectarines or large plums.
I love roasted peaches, especially when their deliciously caramelized flesh is drizzed with a sweet pine nut sauce. If you don’t have peaches on hand, swap in nectarines or large plums.

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Roasted Peaches with Pine Nut Sauce

Serves 6

Ingredients:

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• 1/4 cup vegan butter

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• Juice of 1 lemon

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• 1/4 cup maple syrup, divided

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• 6 peaches, halved, pitted

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• 1 cup pine nuts

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• Pinch of salt

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• Apple juice for consistency

Directions:

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, whisk together butter, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Microwave for 30 to 60 seconds or until butter is melted. Stir well.

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3. Place peaches cut side up in a baking dish. Brush with butter mixture.

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4. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until peaches are lightly browned.

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5. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine pine nuts, maple syrup, and salt. Process to form a thick paste. Add apple juice 2 tablespoons at a time until you get a sauce with drizzling consistency.

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6. Serve peaches warm, drizzled with pine nut sauce.

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