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Peaches In Red Wine, Tuscan Style (Hl)Recipe : Peaches In Red Wine, Tuscan Style (Hl)
Procedure :
2 pounds ripe peaches 2 cups good red wine --preferably from tuscany 1/2 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean -- split 1/4 cup whole roasted almonds -- shelled 1 tablespoon julienned fresh mint Plunge the peaches into a generous amount of boiling water for 1 minute. Remove and refresh in ice water for about 1 minute. Carefully remove the skins by hand. Slice the peaches in half and remove the pit. In a saucepan, heat the wine, sugar and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Place the peaches and almonds in a bowl. Pour the hot wine over the top. Allow to stand and return to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with mint and serve. Nutritional information: Calories: 278, Fat: 2 grams. Recipe courtesy of Chef David Ruggerio and "Little Italy Cookbook" Formatted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>. |
