Moroccan Peaches
Indulge in the exotic flavors of **Moroccan Peaches**, a fragrant and elegant dessert that transports your taste buds to the heart of North Africa. Juicy ripe peaches are gently poached in a luxurious syrup of **honey**, **orange blossom water**, and warm spices like **cinnamon** and **cardamom**, creating a perfectly tender, aromatic treat. Topped with crunchy **slivered almonds** and a fresh sprig of **mint**, this simple yet sophisticated dish is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, Moroccan Peaches make an ideal summer dessert or an enticing addition to any dinner party menu. Serve warm or at room temperature for a vibrant, sweet finale that’s light, flavorful, and unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 teaspoons orange blossom water
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 4 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Wash and dry the peaches. Slice each peach in half and remove the pits.
In a medium skillet or saucepan, combine the water, honey, orange blossom water, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Carefully add the peach halves, cut side down, into the simmering liquid. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.
Cook the peaches for 8-10 minutes, occasionally spooning the fragrant syrup over the peaches to infuse them with flavor. The peaches should soften but still maintain their shape.
Remove the lid and flip the peaches so the rounded side is down. Continue cooking uncovered for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the syrup to thicken slightly.
Carefully transfer the poached peaches to serving plates or a platter. Drizzle the remaining syrup over the peaches.
Sprinkle slivered almonds over the peaches for added crunch and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a bright, aromatic touch.
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy this fragrant Moroccan-inspired dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1606 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
