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Peach, Lime, and Cardamom Sauce

By Dédé Wilson

3.8

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 (8- to 9-ounce) peaches, peeled, halved, pitted, thinly sliced
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Preparation

  1. Place lime juice in medium bowl. Add peaches and toss to coat. Stir 1 cup water, sugar, and cardamom in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil until syrup is reduced to generous 1/3 cup, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Mix hot syrup into peaches. Cool. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

TagsFruit DessertDessertPeachStone FruitFruitLimeCitrusCardamomHerbs & SpicesNut FreeDairy FreeGluten FreeEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerSummerBon Appétit
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