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GRILLED POUND CAKE WITH PEACHES Makes 6 servings WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 3 tablespoons butter, softened

ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT The sun-kissed fields of Titan Farms in Ridge Spring, South Carolina are home to Lori Anne peaches, a prized variety of freestone peaches. Unlike clingstone peaches, which have flesh that clings to the pit, freestone peaches are easy to separate from their pits. What makes Lori Anne peaches particularly special is that they are left on the trees for a much longer period of time to ripen to perfection before being hand-picked and placed into small totes, instead of machine-harvested into large bins. We receive fresh deliveries of these delectable peaches throughout the week, ensuring that the Lori Anne peaches you find in our stores were still on the tree just days ago. This exclusive Rouses Markets summer fruit has become a customer favorite. If you prefer firm peaches, store them in a bin at the bottom of the refrig erator. For softer peaches, leave them at room temperature to ripen further.

6 slices pound cake (about 1-inch thick) 3 firm-ripe peaches, halved and pitted Vanilla ice cream Caramel sauce HOW TO PREP: Preheat a grill to medium heat, ensuring the grates are very clean. Spread butter over both sides of each cake slice. Grill, uncovered, over indirect medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until light golden brown. Grill peaches, cut sides down, until softened slightly and caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve each slice of pound cake with half a peach; top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

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