Slow Cooker Amaretto-Poached Peaches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by /contributors/anna-stockwell
The slow cooker doesn't have to be for all-day projects. This simple dessert is easy to assemble right before a dinner party, and the tender, boozy peaches will be ready to serve by the time you're ready for dessert
Ingredients
- 4 peaches (about 2 pounds), pitted, thinly sliced
- 4 strips lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 3/4 cup amaretto
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large
Instructions
- Toss peaches, lemon zest, amaretto, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup hot water in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until peaches are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Serve peaches and sauce over ice cream and top with basil.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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