Best 8 Vacherin With Chamomile Poached Nectarines Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our guide to creating the perfect Vacherin with Chamomile Poached Nectarines. This elegant and flavorful dessert combines the delicate sweetness of poached nectarines, the aromatic essence of chamomile, and the rich, creamy texture of vacherin. With its stunning presentation and tantalizing taste, this dish is sure to impress your dinner guests or become a favorite indulgence for special occasions. Discover the secrets to crafting this delectable dessert, from selecting the ripest nectarines to mastering the art of poaching them in chamomile-infused syrup. Let us guide you through each step of the process, ensuring your vacherin is a masterpiece of flavor and beauty.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHAMOMILE-POACHED NECTARINES



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Make this for our Vacherin with Chamomile-Poached Nectarines.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers or 1/4 cup fresh organic chamomile flowers or 2 chamomile tea bags
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
3 1/2 pounds nectarines (about 8 nectarines), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Stir together sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in a large saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved.
  • Tie a small piece of cheesecloth around the chamomile to form a pouch. Add chamomile pouch, the vanilla bean, and nectarines to the saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Cook until nectarines are tender, about 7 minutes. Discard chamomile pouch and the vanilla bean. Let mixture cool completely. Poached nectarines can be refrigerated in their juice in an airtight container, up to 1 day.

VACHERIN WITH CHAMOMILE-POACHED NECTARINES



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Dainty chamomile flowers garnish our take on vacherin, a classicFrench dessert. The herb also imparts a faintly floral flavor to the poached nectarines that,alongwith tangycreme fraiche, top crisp disks of meringue.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
Creme Fraiche Filling for Vacherin
Chamomile-Poached Nectarines
Fresh organic chamomile flowers, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Trace a 9-inch circle onto 2 pieces of parchment paper with a pencil. Turn paper over, and place each circle on a baking sheet; set aside.
  • Put egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed until frothy. Beat in sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time. Gradually raise speed to medium-high; beat until mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.
  • Spread the meringue evenly onto the parchment-paper circles on baking sheets using an offset spatula. Bake until meringue is dry and crisp, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Meringue layers can be stored at room temperature, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, up to 1 day.
  • Spread half the creme fraiche filling over 1 meringue disk. Top with half of the poached nectarines. Place remaining meringue disk on top. Top with remaining filling and nectarines. Garnish with chamomile flowers, if desired.

POACHED NECTARINES IN CHAMOMILE GLACE



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Juicy nectarines imbue the glace with the most unbelievable color. Find the very ripest nectarines for this gorgeous dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 chamomile tea bags
1/2 cup sugar
1 whole vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 medium ripe nectarines

Steps:

  • In a medium stockpot, combine the tea bags, sugar, and vanilla with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the nectarines and cook for 2 minutes, or until the skins are slightly loosened. Using a slotted spoon, remove the nectarines to a bowl.
  • Using a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, peel each nectarine, allowing the juices to collect in the bowl. Return the nectarines and collected juices to the poaching liquid and cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Transfer the fruit to a plate. Using a slotted spoon, remove the tea bags and vanilla bean and discard. Raise the heat to high and cook the poaching liquid until it is reduced to a thick syrup, about 15 minutes.
  • Place the nectarines in individual serving dishes and drizzle the glace over each.

POACHED NECTARINES



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A Martha Stewart recipe. A friend wanted to know the nutritional information, so I'm putting it up here.

Provided by Emmalyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white wine
1 cup sugar
6 cinnamon sticks
2 pieces lemon peel
4 medium nectarines
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
mint sprig

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, lemon peel, and 5 cups water. Place over medium heat, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Gently place nectarines in the liquid. Add more water if needed to cover nectarines. Place a square of cheesecloth over the fruit, and top with a small plate to keep fruit submerged.
  • Increase heat to high, and bring liquid to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until nectarines are tender but not soft, about 5 minutes. Remove nectarines from liquid, and allow to cool
  • Return liquid to a boil, and cook until reduced to a syrup that will coat the back of spoon, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool.
  • Cut nectarines in half, and remove pit. Place two halves on serving plate. Drizzle with syrup. Top each half with a dollop of crème fraîche and a sprig of mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 8.7, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 61.8, Protein 1.7

CREME FRAICHE FILLING FOR VACHERIN



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Make this créme fraiche filling for our Vacherin with Chamomile-Poached Nectarines.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups cold heavy cream
1 cup cold creme fraiche
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Put cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold in creme fraiche and sugar using a large spatula. Refrigerate filling at least 1 hour or up to 5 hours.

CARAMELIZED NECTARINES



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Provided by Susan Herrmann Loomis

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Nectarine     Summer     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 large nectarines (about 1 1/2 pounds), or peaches (which must be skinned)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons muscovado or dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Set a strainer over a bowl and cut the nectarines into the strainer, so their juice collects in the bowl.
  • 2. Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. When it is hot but not smoking, add the nectarines and sauté them until they sizzle and their juices reduce and begin to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle the sugar over them and sauté until the juices further thicken and the sugar caramelizes slightly, about 1 minute. You may want to increase the heat under the pan to medium-high. Add the lemon juice and sauté until the juices thicken, then add any nectarine juice that collected in the bowl, and shake the pan so that all is well blended. Let the nectarines cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the juices are very thick, which will take a minute or so. The total cooking time will be about 6 minutes.
  • 3. Transfer the nectarines to 4 warmed dessert plates, or to a warmed serving dish, let sit for about 4 minutes so they are not blistering hot when served.

POACHED NECTARINES



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Served with a dollop of whipped cream and the poaching liquid, these fruits become an elegant answer to summer dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large or 12 small nectarines (about 2 pounds)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup elderflower liqueur or white dessert wine (optional)
1/2 cup cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • With a paring knife, lightly score an "X" into bottom of nectarines (this will help with peeling later). Place in a medium pot, along with granulated sugar, vanilla, liqueur, if using, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer until nectarines are easily pierced with a knife, 10 to 14 minutes, depending on size. With a slotted spoon, transfer nectarines to a medium bowl. When cool enough to handle, peel and return to syrup.
  • In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream and confectioners' sugar on high until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Serve nectarines with some poaching liquid and a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

POACHED NECTARINES WITH SUGAR WHIPPED CREAM RECIPE



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Provided by lwandilebubu

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 whole nectarines
1/2 cup of milk
1/3 cup of sugar

Steps:

  • cut your nectarines into quaters then fill pot half way up with water then put your nectarines in poach on stove for 15 to 20 minutes. whisk some milk till its creamy now pour your sugar in then fold it in the cream. when your nectarines are done put them into a cocktail glass and then put your cream on top. And thats your dessert.

Tips:

  • For the perfect poached nectarines, ensure the poaching liquid is simmering gently and not boiling vigorously, as this could cause the nectarines to break down.
  • To achieve a smooth and creamy chamomile custard, strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it into the ramekins.
  • When assembling the vacherin, make sure the meringue layers are completely cooled before layering them with the custard and poached nectarines, otherwise, the meringue may become soggy.
  • For a stunning presentation, use a kitchen blowtorch to lightly brown the tops of the meringue layers just before serving.
  • Serve the vacherin immediately or chill it for a few hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

The vacherin with chamomile-poached nectarines is a delightful dessert that combines sweet, tart, and floral flavors in a stunning presentation. With its layers of crispy meringue, creamy custard, and juicy poached nectarines, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

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