lemon basil peach dumplings

How To Make lemon basil peach dumplings

• 1

  fill a pot that is big enough to fit 3 peaches with water high enough to cover them. bring to a boil.
• 2

  meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and water to have ready to cool the peaches.
• 3

  when the water is boiling, add the peaches and boil for 1-2 minutes, until the skin is ready to remove.
• 4

  remove with a slotted spoon and add ice water. once they are cool to the touch take them out to peel of the skins. if skins don't peel easily, boil again for 1 minute.
• 5

  preheat oven to 350. slice the peeled peaches in half around the pit, separate the halves and remove the pit.
• 6

  slice each half into thirds. you will only need 16 of the slices so feel free to nibble on 2 of them as you continue with the recipe.
• 7

  butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. wrap each peach slice in a crescent roll and place in prepared dish.
• 8

  grate the zest from the lemon and sprinkle over the dumplings (reserve the lemon), then sprinkle 1 cup of the sugar over the top.
• 9

  melt the butter and pour over the top, then sprinkle the remaining sugar over.
• 10

  juice the reserved lemon, then add the juice into the sprite. pour over everything, then bake for 40 minutes.
• 11

  meanwhile, heat 1/2 inch of coconut or vegetable oil in a small skillet or saucepan to 360.
• 12

  if you don't have a thermometer, you can test it by throwing a basil leaf in.
• 13

  if it is ready it will pop and spatter big time so be ready to cover it with a splatter screen or jump away.
• 14

  when the oil is ready, throw the basil in the hot oil, then immediately cover with the spatter screen.
• 15

  fry until crisp, then remove to a thick layer of paper towels to drain.
• 16

  once cool to the touch, about a minute or two, crumble up with your fingers and set aside.
• 17

  the oil will make the basil stick to your fingers so just get as much off as you can.
• 18

  remove the dumplings from oven and sprinkle the fried crushed basil over the top.
• 19

  serve the dumplings warm with ice cream spooning the sweet sauce from the pan over the top.
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