Peaches in Sauternes
Indulge in the elegant simplicity of Peaches in Sauternes, a French-inspired dessert that perfectly balances juicy, ripe fruit with the luxurious flavors of Sauternes wine. This sophisticated recipe involves gently poaching fresh peaches in a fragrant mixture of dessert wine, sugar, vanilla bean, and citrus zest, creating a tender, aromatic treat. Finished with a drizzle of the reduced wine syrup and a sprig of mint, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for dinner parties or a refined summer treat, this easy yet impressive recipe captures the essence of seasonal fruit and fine wine. Serve it slightly warm or chilled for a light and memorable dessert experience. Keywords: Peaches in Sauternes recipe, poached peaches dessert, French dessert with wine, how to poach peaches, easy summer fruit dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Ripe peaches
- 375 ml Sauternes wine
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 1 Vanilla bean
- 1 strip Lemon zest
- 1 strip Orange zest
- 250 ml Water
- 4 Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
Score a shallow 'X' at the bottom of each peach with a sharp knife. Carefully place the peaches into the boiling water and blanch them for 60 seconds.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the peaches from the boiling water to the ice bath to cool. Once cool, gently peel off the skins starting from where you made the 'X'. Set the peeled peaches aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the Sauternes wine, granulated sugar, water, vanilla bean (split lengthwise and seeds scraped into the liquid), lemon zest, and orange zest. Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Once the liquid is simmering, carefully add the peeled peaches to the saucepan. Ensure they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
Simmer the peaches gently for about 10-12 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure even poaching. The peaches should be tender but still hold their shape.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the peaches from the poaching liquid and place them on a plate or in a serving dish to cool slightly.
Continue simmering the poaching liquid for an additional 5 minutes, or until it reduces slightly to create a syrupy consistency.
Discard the vanilla bean pod, lemon zest, and orange zest from the liquid. Allow the syrup to cool slightly.
Serve each peach in a bowl or plate, drizzling the Sauternes syrup over the top. Garnish with a sprig of mint, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 32% | |
*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.
