Southern Peach Toasts

Name: Southern Peach Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 3 medium ripe peaches, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons peach preserves; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 English muffins, split and toasted; 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese; 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar; Fresh mint leaves

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + standing Broil: 5 min.

Yield 12 servings

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This is my creative homage to our beloved Southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation with delicious peaches and is very easy to prepare. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia

Ingredients

3 medium ripe peaches, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons peach preserves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 English muffins, split and toasted
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
Fresh mint leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread cut sides of English muffins with mascarpone cheese. Drain peaches, reserving liquid. Arrange peaches over muffins; brush with some of reserved liquid. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with brown sugar.
Broil 3-4 in. from heat until caramelized and bubbly, 3-4 minutes. Garnish with mint.

Nutrition Facts

1 tart: 202 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

This is my creative homage to our beloved Southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation with delicious peaches and is very easy to prepare. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia

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