Introduce the dish:
Poached peaches are a classic summer dessert that is both elegant and refreshing. This recipe uses fresh peaches that are simmered in a vanilla syrup until they are tender and juicy. The resulting dish is a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, and the peaches can be served on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream, ice cream, or yogurt.
Introduce all recipes in the article:
1. **Poached Peaches in Vanilla Syrup**: This is the classic recipe for poached peaches, using fresh peaches, sugar, water, and vanilla extract.
2. **Poached Peaches with Red Wine**: This variation on the classic recipe adds red wine to the poaching liquid, giving the peaches a beautiful pink color and a slightly tart flavor.
3. **Poached Peaches with Honey and Spices**: This recipe uses honey and a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, to create a warm and flavorful poaching liquid.
4. **Poached Peaches with Ginger and Lemongrass**: This recipe uses ginger and lemongrass to create a light and refreshing poaching liquid that is perfect for summer.
5. **Poached Peaches with Coconut Milk**: This recipe uses coconut milk to create a rich and creamy poaching liquid that is perfect for serving with tropical fruits.
VANILLA POACHED PEACHES
Ripe peaches are poached to perfection in this light, honeyed syrup
Provided by Lesley Waters
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Supper, Treat
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium
BOURBON-POACHED PEACHES
Summer's sweetest fruit is perfect when you simmer it in a heady bourbon syrup and pack it into jars. Spoon these peaches and syrup over vanilla ice cream, sweetened sour cream, waffles, or pancakes. Download the label.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield Makes five 12-ounce jars
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath. Cut a small X into the bottom of each peach. Boil peaches for 1 minute.
- Transfer to ice-water bath. Let cool slightly. Peel and pit peaches, and cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges.
- Bring 4 cups water, the sugar, and vanilla seeds and pods to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add peaches and bourbon. Simmer until peaches are tender but still hold their shape, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer peaches to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Cook syrup over mediumheat until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Pour over peaches. Let cool completely.
- Divide peaches among five 12-ounce sterilized jars using a slotted spoon. (Jars can be sterilized by boiling in water, submerged, for 10 minutes.) Pour syrup over tops. Add vanilla pods to jars if desired. Seal jars, and refrigerate until ready to use.
BRANDIED POACHED PEACHES
Categories Dessert Poach Peach Vanilla Brandy Fall Vegan Gourmet Fat Free Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring sugar, orange juice, water, zest, and vanilla bean to a boil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add peaches, stem ends up. Cover pan and reduce heat, then poach peaches at a bare simmer 8 minutes. Turn peaches over and continue to poach, covered, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes more.
- Transfer peaches with a slotted spoon to a bowl or shallow dish to cool, reserving poaching liquid in saucepan. Lift out vanilla bean pod and scrape seeds into poaching liquid, then boil liquid until reduced to about 1 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour syrup through a sieve into a small bowl or glass measure and cool. Stir in brandy (to taste).
- Peel peaches and serve whole with syrup.
SPICED POACHED PEACHES
This fragrant fruit dessert is served with star anise yogurt.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Score a cross shape in the bottom of each peach. Put the peaches into a large pot of boiling water, for 30 seconds, then transfer the peaches to a large bowl filled with cold water to refresh. Set aside for another 40 to 45 seconds, then drain the peaches, and peel using a sharp knife.
- Put the measured cold water, cinnamon, whole star anise, ginger slices, and sugar into a large saucepan, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture resembles syrup.
- Add the peaches to the syrup mixture, and cover them with a disk of greaseproof or parchment paper measuring the same diameter as the pan. Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the peaches are cooked through (they will be soft when pricked with a knife.) Remove the peaches, and set aside on a warm plate. Continue to boil the syrup until its volume has reduced to about 1 cup. Set aside to cool.
- Brush the peaches with a little of the syrup. Stir half of the remaining syrup and the ground star anise into the Greek-style yogurt until well combined, adding more syrup as necessary, to taste.
- To serve, cut each of the spiced poached peaches in half and place 2 of the peach halves onto each of the serving plates. Spoon a portion of the star anise yogurt alongside each peach. Drizzle a little syrup over each peach. Sprinkle over the toasted almonds.
POACHED PEACHES WITH VANILLA
Categories Fruit Dessert Poach Low Sodium Peach Vanilla Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring first 5 ingredients to simmer in heavy medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into syrup. Return bean to syrup. Cover and continue simmering 5 minutes. Add peaches and poach until just tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife, about 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to bowl and refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead.)
- Remove vanilla bean and any loose pieces of peach skin before serving.
POACHED PEACHES
Use this poached peaches recipe to make Individual Peach Tarts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes enough for 12 tarts
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved. Add lemon juice and peaches. Simmer until peaches are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, and let peaches cool in the poaching liquid. Using a slotted spoon, remove peaches from poaching liquid, peel, discarding skins. Slice peach halves into 6 wedges each. Transfer peaches and poaching liquid to a bowl. Cover; refrigerate until chilled.
POACHED PEACHES IN VANILLA SYRUP
Make and share this Poached Peaches in Vanilla Syrup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chrissyo
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a medium sized saucepan of water to the boil.
- Drop in the peaches.
- Cook for 30 seconds and remove.
- Remove the skin and slice from the stone.
- Place water, sugar, vanilla pod and peaches in a medium sized saucepan.
- Slowly bring to a simmer and cook until peaches are just cooked.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve warm with a dollop of yoghurt, or cream or icecream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3.6, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 58.2, Protein 0.9
Tips:
- Use ripe peaches for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have vanilla beans, you can use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Be careful not to overcook the peaches, or they will become mushy.
- You can use the poaching liquid to make a delicious sauce for the peaches.
- Serve the peaches warm or cold, with or without ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Poached peaches are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed all summer long. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both elegant and refreshing. Whether you serve them warm or cold, with or without ice cream or whipped cream, these peaches are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give poached peaches a try. You won't be disappointed.
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