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Chef John's Peach Melba
Chef John's Peach Melba
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
270 minutes
Peaches poached in vanilla sugar syrup, served with ice cream and raspberry sauce.
Ingredients:
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 0.125 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 3 peaches, halved and pitted
  • 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 0.25 cup sliced almonds
Instructions:
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix raspberries, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, water, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer until sugar melts and berries break down, about 2 to 3 minutes. Strain the mixture into a bowl, let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until cold.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, simmer 2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and a split vanilla bean until combined.
  • Arrange peach halves cut-side-up in the syrup and gently simmer until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes per side, while basting occasionally. Let the peaches cool in the syrup, then transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until completely chilled, approximately 4 hours.
  • Peel peaches and place each half on ice cream in a bowl. Drizzle raspberry sauce on top and sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds before serving.

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