PEACHES POACHED IN RED WINE
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
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.
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Mennias Gwangwadza
mennias-gwangwadza@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times as gifts for friends and family. It's always a welcome and appreciated gift.
Raul Florian
raul-f@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor of the peaches.
Ivanna Garcia
ivanna_g98@aol.comI love the beautiful color of the poached peaches. They're so vibrant and inviting.
Christopher sr Wells
wells-c@gmail.comI've made this recipe with both fresh and frozen peaches, and it's always delicious. I love the versatility of this recipe.
Muhammad Junaid Ul Haq
mhaq6@gmail.comI made this recipe for a potluck dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the peaches and asked for the recipe.
Adel Mahmoud
mahmoud.a0@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of fruit desserts, but this recipe changed my mind. The peaches are so tender and flavorful, and the syrup is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Luqman Lasi
lasi-luqman18@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover red wine. I always have a bottle of red wine open in my fridge, so I'm always looking for new ways to use it up.
YEIMI MORA
yeimi_mora@yahoo.comI love the way the red wine syrup caramelizes the peaches. It's a simple recipe, but it always impresses my guests.
Fasika Beharega Atraga
f.a32@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. The peaches are elegant and delicious, and the syrup is perfect for drizzling over ice cream or cake.
Mohamed Abdirahman Addow
mohamed_a48@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times, and it's always a winner. The peaches are always perfectly poached, and the syrup is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jackson Barrick
jacksonb44@yahoo.comThis recipe is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up ripe peaches. I love serving them as a dessert or snack.
Avwunukpa Blessing
blessinga68@hotmail.frI love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The peaches are sweet and juicy, and the red wine syrup is tart and tangy. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Karen Coleman
k42@aol.comI made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! The peaches were a beautiful addition to the fruit salad, and the syrup was delicious drizzled over waffles.
Pamela Lloyd
pamela_l10@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the peaches turned out great! They were tender and flavorful, and the syrup was thick and rich. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Okaywaves BLOG
okaywaves@hotmail.co.ukThis is my new favorite way to make poached peaches! The red wine syrup adds a lovely depth of flavor to the peaches. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and it was a perfect summer dessert.
rAjpoOT bhAtTi
b_rajpoot95@yahoo.comI was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of red wine, but I'm glad I did! The red wine flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The peaches were perfectly poached and the syrup was delicious.
River Jones
r-j57@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and the peaches are always delicious. I've made it several times for dinner parties, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Silva Tetteh
s.tetteh@hotmail.comThis recipe was a hit! The peaches were tender and juicy, and the red wine syrup was rich and flavorful. I served it over pound cake, and it was the perfect dessert.
Mary Tobby
marytobby@yahoo.comMy friends and family were thoroughly impressed with the flavors and textures of the poached peaches. The red wine syrup was perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too tart. Highly recommend!