Spiced Peaches
NotesThe peaches can be put up in sterilized jars.
Cooking Methodpoaching, preserving
CostModerate
Total Timeunder 1 hour
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
One Pot MealYes
OccasionBuffet, Formal Dinner Party
Recipe Coursedessert
Dietary Considerationlow-fat, peanut free, tree nut free
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Mealdinner
Taste and Texturelight, spiced, sweet, winey
Type of Dishdessert, fruit
Ingredients
- 12 firm, ripe peaches, blanched and peeled
- 1 bottle (25.4 ounces) dry white wine
- 1 cup white wine vinegar
- 3 small cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 8 peppercorns
- 1 lemon, halved and squeezed
- About 2 cups sugar, depending on the sweetness of the fruit
Instructions
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In a large non-aluminum kettle, combine the peaches with all of the other ingredients.
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Bring to a simmer over moderate heat and poach until the peaches can be pierced easily with a sharp knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Discard the lemons.
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Let the peaches cool in their liquid, and serve at room temperature.
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Bring to a simmer over moderate heat and poach until the peaches can be pierced easily with a sharp knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Discard the lemons.
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Let the peaches cool in their liquid, and serve at room temperature.
Christopher Idone
