Recipe: Spiced Peach Sundaes (using butter, brown sugar, cardamom and nutmeg)

SPICED PEACH SUNDAES

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 pounds ripe peaches, pitted, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup whole pecans, toasted (optional, for garnish)
1 cup sweetened whipped cream (optional, for garnish)

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar; stir to blend. Add vanilla, cardamom and nutmeg. Stir 1 minute.

Add peaches. Toss gently to combine. Cook until sugar melts and peaches are tender, but do not fall apart, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 8 hours ahead to this point. Cover and chill; rewarm over low heat before using.)

Place 2 scoops ice cream in each of 8 bowls. Spoon peach mixture over, dividing equally. Garnish with pecans and whipped cream.

Makes 8 servings
Source: Bon Appetit magazine