Vanilla-Spice Peach Melba Recipe

Name: Vanilla-Spice Peach Melba
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large firm-ripe peaches; 2 c. sugar; 2 c. water; 6 slice fresh ginger; 6 cardamom pods; 1 vanilla bean; 1 stick cinnamon; 2 sprig fresh thyme; 1 pt. raspberry sorbet or gelato; 1 c. fresh raspberries

Servings: persons

1
Bring a large saucepan full of water to a boil; submerge peaches in boiling water with a slotted spoon for 45 seconds.
2
Drain peaches in a colander; refresh under cold running water.
3
Remove peach skins.
4
Halve peaches; remove pits.
5
Combine sugar and water in a deep saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
6
Add ginger, cardamom, vanilla bean seeds and pod, cinnamon stick, and thyme sprigs; cover and simmer mixture 5 minutes.
7
Remove from heat; let syrup cool to room temperature for flavors to develop.
8
Strain out solids from syrup.
9
Return syrup to saucepan; add peaches and bring to a boil.
10
Lower heat to low, cover, and simmer until peaches are just tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 4 minutes.
11
Remove from heat; let peaches cool in syrup to room temperature (peaches can be made up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerated, and served chilled, if desired).
12
To serve, with slotted spoon, place 2 peach halves, cut sides up, into each of four dessert bowls.
13
Top with a scoop of sorbet; scatter fresh raspberries over top.
14
Spoon some of the poaching syrup over each serving and garnish with a thyme sprig.

645

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large firm-ripe peaches, 2 c. sugar, 2 c. water, 6 slice fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Vanilla-Spice Peach Melba falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Vanilla-Spice Peach Melba

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