poached peaches and cream, iris

chicago, IL
Updated on Sep 30, 2013

Simple, Elegant, and good.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - firm ripe peaches
  • 2 cups champagne, sweet (demi sec)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 - vanilla bean,split
  • - fresh heavy whipping cream

How To Make poached peaches and cream, iris

  • Step 1
    Bring a pot of water to a boil. Make small x's on the bottom of the peaches with a sharp knife. Drop them into the boiling water for 15- 20 seconds, so their skins will loosen.
  • Step 2
    Remove the peaches with a slotted spoon and allow them to cool. Peel the peaches, slice them in half and remove the pits. Bring the champagne, sugar, and vanilla bean and seeds to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Slip in the peach halves and simmer for 5 more minutes. or until tender. Remove the vanilla bean and transfer peaches the peaches to a serving dish along with the champagne syrup. Let cool completely before serving. Top with Fresh whipped cream.
  • Step 4
    Note: DO NOT USE OVERLY RIPE PEACHES, THEY SHOULD BE FIRM OR THE DISH WILL TURN OUR MUSHY.

Discover More

Culture: French
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #sugar
Keyword: #Vanilla
Keyword: #peaches
Keyword: #champagne
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Stove Top

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