Best Candys Peaches Recipes

Peach Gelee Candy image

Provided by Chef John

Time 8h30m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ripe peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups white sugar, divided
3 tablespoons liquid pectin
½ cup white sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with plastic wrap.
Combine peaches and lime juice in a blender. Puree until very smooth.
Pour into a saucepan over medium heat, stir in 1/2 cup sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring continuously, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and pectin. Using a thermometer, heat to 205 degrees F (96 degrees C) and cook, stirring continuously, for another 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pour peach puree into the prepared baking dish. Shake gently and tap on the countertop to remove any air bubbles. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Sprinkle about half the 1/2 cup of sugar over a silicone baking mat and invert the peach gelee on top. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle top with sugar. Trim off any uneven edges and cut gelee into 25 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

Caramelized Skillet Peaches image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 peaches, halved, pitted, and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch of ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon or dark rum (optional)
Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, toss together peaches, lemon juice, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
Melt butter and sugar in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peach mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 5 minutes. If using bourbon or rum, add to skillet, and cook until reduced, about 1 minute.
Serve immediately over ice cream, if desired.