Chef John'S Peach Melba Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Peach Melba
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon water; 1/8 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 2 cups white sugar; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 3 peaches, halved and pitted; 6 scoops vanilla ice cream; 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups white sugar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3 peaches, halved and pitted
6 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup sliced almonds

1
Combine raspberries, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, water, and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar dissolves and berries collapse, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and strain into a bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
2
Combine 2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and split vanilla bean in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3
Place peach halves with cut sides up in the syrup and simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes per side, basting with the syrup occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool in the syrup. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 4 hours.
4
Remove peach skins and serve each peach half on top of a scoop of ice cream in a bowl. Spoon the raspberry sauce over the top. Garnish with toasted, slivered almonds.

1011

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Peach Melba falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chef John'S Peach Melba

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