dessert essentials: donna's peaches & ice cream

How To Make dessert essentials: donna's peaches & ice cream

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 3
  Add all the ingredients, except the peaches, to a pan, and bring to a simmer.
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  Step 4
  Chef’s Note: The pan needs to be big enough to hold the peaches in a single layer.
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  Step 5
  When the liquid begins to simmer, add the peaches, stem-side-up.
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  Step 6
  Cover and lightly simmer for 8 minutes.
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  Step 7
  Turn the peaches over, cover, and simmer for an additional 8 minutes.
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  Step 8
  Remove the peaches, allow to cool and then remove the skins.
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  Step 9
  Chef’s Tip: I find the best way to remove the skins is to place them under running water, and gently rub the skin off, using your fingers.
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  Step 10
  While the peaches are cooling, bring the sauce up to a light boil, and reduce by half, about 12 – 15 minutes.
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  Step 11
  Place the peaches in a bowl, pour on the reduced sauce, and allow to come to room temperature.
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  Step 12
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 13
  Place in a bowl, at room temperature, add some ice cream, drizzle with that yummy sauce, and dust with some cinnamon. Enjoy.
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  Step 14
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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