Best 7 Peaches Poached In Red Wine Recipes

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When thoughts turn to poached peaches, most people envision a dessert bubbling away on the stovetop. But the beauty of poaching peaches in red wine lies in its versatility. This method can be employed to craft delectable sweet or savory creations, ranging from luxurious desserts to tantalizing main courses. The key to a successful poached peach dish is selecting the perfect wine. Avoid wines that are excessively sweet or tannic, opting instead for a balanced and fruity red. With the right wine in hand, you'll be able to create an array of mouthwatering dishes that showcase the natural sweetness of peaches while adding a layer of complexity and intrigue.

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PEACHES IN RED WINE



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Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups medium-bodied dry red wine, like gamay or Côtes du Rhône
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pinch grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 large ripe peaches or nectarines
1/4 cup blackberries, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Put wine in a glass or stainless-steel bowl. Add sugar and stir to dissolve, then add lemon zest, nutmeg, ginger and black pepper. Chill well.
  • Peel peaches and cut into 1/2-inch wedges. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.
  • To serve, pour 1/3 to 1/2 cup chilled wine mixture into 4 to 6 wide-mouthed wineglasses or coupes. Add sliced peaches to each glass, dividing them evenly. Garnish each portion with a few blackberries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams

PEACHES IN RED WINE



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One of my husband's family recipes, a French staple in the summer in peach season. Minimum of 6 hours refrigeration. No cooking at all!!

Provided by Kasha

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
400 ml red wine
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Peel the peaches--to do it easily, boil them for about 10 seconds, then peel off the skin.
  • Slice them.
  • Put the peeled, sliced peaches in a bowl, add about half a bottle of red wine to cover.
  • The type of wine isn't so important, but it has to be decent and drinkable.
  • I used a 3 dollar bottle of Cotes du Rhone yesterday.
  • Pour in the sugar and stir.
  • Must sit for 6 hours in the fridge, minimum.
  • Serve in pretty glasses or dishes.
  • If you feel you need something else to go with it, try some kind of crunchy cookie or macaroon.

WINE POACHED PEACHES WITH ICE CREAM



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups red wine
1 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
2 to 3 whole peppercorns
1 or 2 strips lemon rind
2 large peaches, halved and pitted
1 pint vanilla bean ice cream
Whipped cream, in canister
Freshly grated nutmeg, to garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, and lemon rind in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir to dissolve the sugar, and reduce heat to a bubble.
  • Bring the poaching liquid to a boil and cook on high heat until reduced to a syrupy texture. Add the peaches and poach the fruit, spooning the syrup over them occasionally, until you can pierce the peach easily with a knife, about 5 minutes.
  • Put the peach halves in 2 dessert bowls. Top with ice cream, whipped cream, and drizzle with the poaching syrup. Grate a little nutmeg over the top.

SPICED RED WINE-POACHED PEARS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups dry red wine, such as cabernet or merlot
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 orange, juiced (about 1/2 cup)
One 1 by 3-inch strip orange zest
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
4 firm, ripe pears

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart saucepan, combine wine, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. While liquid is simmering, peel pears, leaving stem intact and being careful not to blemish the flesh of the pears. Slice 1/2-inch off the bottom of the pears to create a flat bottom. Gently place pears in poaching liquid, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to ensure even color, until pears are cooked but still firm. Remove saucepan from flame, uncover and cool with pears upright in pan. Once cool, cover and chill in refrigerator at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally, if desired. Gently remove pears from liquid and allow to come to room temperature. Meanwhile, reduce liquid by about half over a medium-high flame for 15 minutes, until liquid is thicker and slightly syrupy. Remove from flame and let liquid come to room temperature. Drizzle each pear with 2 tablespoons syrup and serve.

PEACHES POACHED IN RED WINE WITH PEPPER



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup port
Peel of 1/2 lemon
1 vanilla bean
6 bay leaves
1/2 bottle red wine such as Côtes du Rhône or pinot noir
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
6 ripe peaches
1 tablespoon peppercorns

Steps:

  • Place the peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth and tie securely with string. In a large saucepan, combine the port, lemon peel, vanilla bean, bay leaves, wine, pepper sachet and bring to boil. Stir in the honey and remove the saucepan from the heat. Add more honey if necessary. Cover the saucepan and set aside.
  • Half fill large saucepan with water and bring to boil. Plunge peaches into boiling water and let them sit there for one to two minutes, then rinse them under cold water and peel them. Place them in the warm wine over medium high heat and bring to simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and cool.
  • Remove fruit from syrup and place it in shallow bowl. Pick out bay leaves and stick them in fruit at stem where leaves would be. Cut the vanilla bean into six segments and place one in each peach to make a stem. Set aside in a cool place, outside the refrigerator, until ready to serve.

VANILLA POACHED PEACHES



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Ripe peaches are poached to perfection in this light, honeyed syrup

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Supper, Treat

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large, ripe peaches
425ml sweet white wine
2 tbsp clear honey
1 vanilla pod , split

Steps:

  • Put the kettle on, and fill a large bowl with iced water. Place the peaches in another large bowl and pour over enough boiling water to cover. Leave for 30 secs, then remove the peaches with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the cold water. The skins should now peel away easily.
  • Place the wine, honey and vanilla pod in a pan large enough to hold all the peaches, then gently heat until the honey has dissolved. Lower the peaches into the pan, cover and simmer gently for 15-20 mins until tender but not overly soft. Using two wooden spoons, turn the fruit 3 or 4 times while cooking and frequently baste with the syrup. Remove the cooked peaches from the pan and set to one side in a large bowl.
  • Boil the syrup hard until it has reduced by half (this will take about 10 mins). Spoon over the peaches, then set aside to cool. The peaches will keep for up to 2 days, covered and in the fridge. Serve the peaches and syrup at room temperature, warm or chilled with spoonfuls of clotted cream, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

PEACHES POACHED IN RED WINE



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Melocotones al Vino Tinto You will find this fruit dessert all over Aragon, Spain. It is usually homemade when peaches are in season, then preserved in large jars filled with the cooking syrup. This same recipe can be used to poach pears or nectarines. Serve peaches with sauce hot or cold.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 peaches (firm but ripe)
lemon juice
2 c dry red wine
1 c water
2 cinnamon sticks, broken into thirds (plus additional for garnish)
1/2 c sugar
6 lemon slices

Steps:

  • 1. Blanch peaches in medium saucepan of boiling water 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl of cold water using slotted spoon. Pull off peel, using small sharp knife.
  • 2. Rub peaches all over with lemon juice.
  • 3. In a large pot, bring the wine, water, cinnamon sticks, sugar, and 3 of the lemon slices to a boil, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • 4. Add peaches and simmer 20 minutes, turning them occasionally to color evenly with wine syrup. Let peaches steep in syrup several hours or overnight at room temperature.
  • 5. Remove peaches from syrup and set aside. Boil the syrup down over high heat to 1 cup. Let cool completely.
  • 6. Serve peaches whole or sliced in wedges. Spoon syrup over them and garnish each portion with a piece of cinnamon stick and half a lemon slice.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm peaches: Underripe peaches will not poach well and will not have as much flavor. Look for peaches that are slightly soft to the touch and have a deep, rich color.
  • Use a good quality red wine: The wine you use will contribute to the flavor of the poached peaches, so it is important to choose a wine that you enjoy drinking. A dry red wine with a medium body, such as a Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, is a good choice.
  • Simmer the peaches gently: Do not boil the peaches, as this will make them tough. Bring the wine and sugar mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the peaches gently for about 15 minutes, or until they are tender.
  • Let the peaches cool in the poaching liquid: This will help them to absorb more of the flavor of the wine. Once the peaches are cooked, remove them from the heat and let them cool in the poaching liquid for at least 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Poached peaches in red wine is a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. The peaches are tender and flavorful, and the red wine poaching liquid adds a rich and complex flavor. This dessert is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat.

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