Fresh Peach Sauce

Peel, pit, and finely chop or mash the fresh peaches, then place them into a medium saucepan.

Add the sugar and most of the water to the saucepan with the peaches and stir to combine.

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the peach mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch together with the remaining cold water until fully dissolved and smooth.

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the boiling peach mixture while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens and turns glossy and translucent.

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in a pinch of ground nutmeg to add a warm aromatic accent to the sauce.

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring to a serving dish or storage container; serve warm or at room temperature.