Kitchen notes

Serves 6, Prep 15 mins, Cook 20 mins

6 large ripe peaches (1kg),

halved, stones removed

1/3 cup orange juice

1/3 cup honey

Vanilla ice-cream, to serve

TOPPING

150g packet

almond biscotti

¼ cup flaked almonds

100g unsalted butter,

melted

1 To make topping, process biscotti in a food processor until coarsely crushed. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in almonds and butter.

2 Place peaches, cut-side up, in a single layer in a 22cm x 32cm rectangular, ovenproof dish. Drizzle over juice, then honey. Top evenly with biscotti topping.

3 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until peaches are tender and topping is golden brown.

4 Serve warm or cold with ice-cream.

dessert is This luscious to make super easy peaches summer using TIP We used Sapori Cantuccini Crisp Almond Cookies, which are available from major supermarkets and delicatessens. Make sure you use ripe peaches.