Thursday, August 15, 2013

Sparkling Peaches


Add some “sparkle” to your cocktail hour or dinner party with this fresh summer peach recipe.


Ingredients

6 Peaches
1 Bottle Champagne
1/2 cup Sugar
1 Vanilla Bean (split lengthwise)

Bring a saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil. Dip each peach, one at a time, into the boiling water for 5 to 6 seconds. Remove from water and peel the peaches. Halve each peach and remove the pits.

Combine the Champagne 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla bean in a saucepan large enough to hold peaches in a single layer. Place over low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the peaches and simmer until just tender, 2-5 minutes, do not overcook.

Place the peaches and the cooking liquid to a glass bowl (the peaches must be completely covered by the liquid) and let cool to room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 or 3 days.
When ready to serve place in an 8 oz cup or wine glass, garnish with a mint leaf. If taking on a cruise us plastic cup and cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve on board for that “special” cocktail hour.




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