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Confit Of Peaches With Mint

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 10m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/4 cup whole almonds (blanched)
  • 1 pound peaches (4 medium freestone peaches)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 sprigs mint (plus 2 tablespoons shredded mint)
  • Petit Suisse (fromage blanc, crème fraîche or sour cream, whipped cream can also be used, 1/4 cup)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350=degrees

  • Step 2: Spread the almonds in a pie plate. Toast for about 5 minutes, or until the almonds are lightly golden. Let cool.

  • Step 3: Meanwhile, using a sturdy vegetable peeler, peel the peaches; transfer the skins to a small saucepan. Add the water, sugar and mint sprigs and bring to a boil.

  • Step 4: Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Step 5: Cut the peaches into small wedges and transfer them to a heatproof bowl.

  • Step 6: Strain the syrup over the peach wedges and let stand for 5 minutes.

  • Step 7: Divide the peaches among 4 bowls and spoon the syrup on top.

  • Step 8: Garnish each serving with the Petit Suisse (is a French cheese from the Normandy region, but creme freche, sour cream, or whipped cream can be substituted).

  • Step 9: Sprinkle with the toasted almonds and shredded mint and serve.

  • MAKE AHEAD: The peaches can be refrigerated in the syrup overnight.


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