PEACH SIMPLE SYRUP
This is one of the first recipes we tried when we started experimenting with peaches, and it's so cheerful and easy to make (only four ingredients, minutes to prepare) that it's fantastic to do as an activity with kids. The brilliantly colored syrup (thanks to the skin of the peaches), best kept refrigerated, is ideal for using throughout the year in desserts, cocktails, and iced tea.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Microwave Method: This method is not only easy, but results in a fresh peach flavor. Place peaches in a large microwave-safe glass bowl. Pour lemon juice and sugar on top (do not stir) and cover very tightly with plastic wrap (wrapping all the way around the bowl to seal in steam while cooking). Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the microwave and carefully remove the plastic so as not to burn yourself on the hot steam. Stir well. Cover and repeat the process until all sugar has dissolved.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl to remove the solids. You can save the peaches to use as jam. Whisk in the boiling water and transfer syrup to a jar. Allow to completely cool. Cover and refrigerate if needed, up to 1 month.
- Stovetop Method: Cooking on the stovetop will result in a syrup with more of a jammy flavor. Wash and pit the peaches. Cut into wedges. Place the peaches, lemon juice, and boiling water in a medium saucepan. Add the sugar on top (do not stir). Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a very low simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Resist the urge to stir while cooking, as this will break up the peaches. Remove from the heat.
- Strain the syrup and bottle it as directed in step 3 of the microwave method.
PEACH GINGER BELLINI
Steps:
- Begin by making the ginger simple syrup. Peel and grate the ginger. Add it together with the sugar and cold water to a saucepan. Bring it to the boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain, discard ginger pieces and set simple syrup aside.
- In a blender add frozen peaches and ginger simple syrup. Blend until completely pureed then place into the refrigerator to cool.
- For serving:
- Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and fill half way with peach puree. Top off with Champagne and shake vigorously to combine. Pour into Champagne glasses and repeat process as needed.
PEACHES IN GINGER SYRUP
Categories Ginger Brunch Dessert Quick & Easy Peach White Wine Spring Summer Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Simmer wine, water, sugar, and ginger, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
- While syrup is simmering, slice peaches and toss with lemon juice.
- Pour hot syrup through a fine sieve onto peaches, then stir.
- Let stand 20 minutes.
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