Almond Peaches

• 4 peaches, :halved and pitted
• 6 ounces almond :paste (about 1/2 cup)
• 3 tablespoons :hot water
• 1 teaspoon :lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons :cold butter or margarine, cut into 8 pieces

Preparation

1. Heat the oven to 400.
2. Put a rack on a baking sheet and then put the peaches on the rack, skin-side down.
3. In a food processor, puree the almond paste, water, and lemon juice.
4. Spoon the almond mixture into the centers of the peaches.
5. Top each mound of almond paste with a piece of the butter.
6. Bake in the lower third of the oven until the peaches are tender and the almond paste is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
7. Serve warm.