White Wine Peaches
Elevate your summer dessert game with these luscious White Wine Peaches—a simple yet sophisticated recipe that's perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Juicy, ripe peaches are delicately poached in a fragrant syrup of dry white wine, granulated sugar, vanilla bean, and a hint of lemon zest, resulting in a tender, flavor-infused treat. The wine reduction creates a glossy, aromatic glaze that enhances each bite with a balance of sweetness and subtle acidity. This elegant dessert is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, with just a short chill for maximum flavor infusion. Serve these chilled white wine peaches with a sprig of fresh mint for a burst of color and freshness, making them a delightful, refreshing finish to any meal. Perfect for entertaining, this fruit-forward recipe is a showstopper that highlights seasonal ingredients in the most delectable way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe peaches
- 500 ml dry white wine
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 piece vanilla bean
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 250 ml water
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
Score a shallow 'X' at the bottom of each peach using a knife. Gently lower the peaches into the boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to the ice water to cool. Once cooled, peel off the skins.
Cut the peeled peaches in half and remove the pits. Set the halved peaches aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the white wine, water, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Lower the peeled peach halves into the wine syrup. Cover the saucepan and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, turning the peaches halfway through, until they are tender but not falling apart.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the peaches to a serving dish. Increase the heat on the syrup and boil for 5-7 minutes, or until it reduces slightly and thickens into a light glaze.
Pour the syrup over the peaches and let them cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves (if using) and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1039 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.2 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1538 mg | 33% | |
*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.
