Pesche Scaligere

Pesche Scaligere is a traditional dessert originating from the Veneto region. It’s usually made with a combination of firm peaches, butter, amaretti cookies, almonds (blanched, toasted, and chopped), grappa, honey, and sugar. The peaches are cut in half and the pits are removed. The halves are arranged on a buttered baking dish and stuffed with a mixture of almonds, amaretti, grappa, honey, and sugar. The stuffed peach halves are baked in the oven until they start to brown, usually about five minutes. Once baked, pesche Scaligere are served at room temperature. If desired, serve this dessert with a dollop of whipped cream on the side.