Vanilla Poached Peaches
This recipe offers a delightful way to enjoy the natural sweetness of ripe peaches infused with the aromatic flavors of sweet white wine and vanilla. The tender poached peaches are gently simmered in a fragrant syrup until perfectly soft yet retaining their shape. Whether served warm, chilled, or at room temperature, these peaches make for a scrumptious and elegant treat, especially when accompanied by a dollop of rich clotted cream.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 large, ripe peaches
- 425ml sweet white wine
- 2 tbsp clear honey
- 1 vanilla pod , split
Instructions
- Put the kettle on, and fill a large bowl with iced water. Place the peaches in another large bowl and pour over enough boiling water to cover. Leave for 30 secs, then remove the peaches with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the cold water. The skins should now peel away easily.
- Place the wine, honey and vanilla pod in a pan large enough to hold all the peaches, then gently heat until the honey has dissolved. Lower the peaches into the pan, cover and simmer gently for 15-20 mins until tender but not overly soft. Using two wooden spoons, turn the fruit 3 or 4 times while cooking and frequently baste with the syrup. Remove the cooked peaches from the pan and set to one side in a large bowl.
- Boil the syrup hard until it has reduced by half (this will take about 10 mins). Spoon over the peaches, then set aside to cool. The peaches will keep for up to 2 days, covered and in the fridge. Serve the peaches and syrup at room temperature, warm or chilled with spoonfuls of clotted cream, if you like.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 162 calories
- Carbohydrate Content: 21 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 1 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.04 milligram of sodium
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