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Bitchin’ poached peaches recipe
I made these for lady friends last weekend. People have requested the recipe so I thought I’d share with all. It’s originally from Fast, Fresh and Fabulous by Janelle Bloom. This book is as fabulous as the name suggests. I use it all the time and it covers basic techniques as well as delicious complex things.
Poached peaches
You need:
375mL of ginger beer
1/2 cup lime juice
2 cups sugar
4 large or 8 small peaches
Angostura bitters
Combine 375mL of ginger beer, half a cup of lime juice and 2 cups of white sugar in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved (about 3 minutes)
Increase heat to high - bring to boil. Once boiled, reduce heat to medium-low.
Cut a small cross in base of peaches. Add peaches to saucepan. Simmer gently, covered for 5 mins or until peaches are tender and skins begin to lift. Remove saucepan from heat. Fish out peaches from syrup using a slotted spoon.
Return syrup to stove over high heat. Boil for 8-10 mins or until syrup has been reduced by half. Remove from heat, stir in bitters and set aside to cool (I added extra bitters to taste, go with what feels right)
Peel skin from peaches and discard. Place peaches in a bowl. Pour syrup over. They suggest serving with shortbread. I liked ice cream. Experiment!
