Ingredients

• 4 firm-ripe peaches, halved and pitted
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• Accompaniment: crème fraîche or sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Line a small shallow baking pan with foil and arrange peaches cut sides up. Sprinkle peaches evenly with sugar and let stand 10 minutes.
3. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until sugar is golden brown and peaches are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Serve warm.