Peach Recipe
Make Peach Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Whole Fruit & Serving
Optional Simple Syrup & Glaze
For Poaching (optional)
Method
Whole Fruit & Serving
- 1
Select and rinse
Choose 4 ripe but firm peaches (should yield slightly to gentle pressure). Rinse under cool running water and pat dry.
- 2
Serve whole or halved
For a simple presentation, serve peaches whole with a lemon wedge and mint sprig. To eat, cut peach around the seam from stem to tip, twist halves apart, and remove the pit with a spoon or knife.
- 3
Quick finish
If using the optional simple syrup or poached peaches (see sections below), place a peach half on a plate, spoon a little syrup over it, and garnish with mint.
Optional Simple Syrup & Glaze
- 4
Make quick glaze
Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Let cool briefly. Brush or spoon over halved peaches to add shine and a touch of sweetness.
For Poaching (optional)
- 5
Prepare poaching liquid
In a wide saucepan combine 4 cups water, 1 cup white wine (or use 1 additional cup water), 1 cup granulated sugar, the split vanilla pod (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract added at the end), and the cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Keep the liquid at a gentle simmer — not a rolling boil.
- 6
Poach the peaches
While the poaching liquid heats, blanch peaches for 20–30 seconds in boiling water, then plunge into ice water. This step makes skins easier to remove: use a paring knife to gently peel the skins off. Halve the peaches and remove pits. Carefully add peach halves to the simmering poaching liquid, cut-side down. Poach 3–6 minutes depending on ripeness (so they hold shape but are tender).
- 7
Cool and serve
Using a slotted spoon, transfer poached peaches to a bowl to cool slightly. Reduce the poaching liquid over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes until slightly syrupy, or stir in the prepared simple syrup for a quick glaze. Spoon syrup over peaches and serve warm or chilled with mint garnish and lemon wedge if desired.