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poached peaches and cream, iris

(1 rating)
Recipe by
iris mccall
chicago, IL

Simple, Elegant, and good.

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

Ingredients For poached peaches and cream, iris

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

How To Make poached peaches and cream, iris

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4
    Note: DO NOT USE OVERLY RIPE PEACHES, THEY SHOULD BE FIRM OR THE DISH WILL TURN OUR MUSHY.
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