Peaches In Red Wine, Tuscan Style (Hl)

Peaches In Red Wine, Tuscan Style (Hl)

Recipe By : RECIPE FOR HEALTH SHOW

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Categories : Fruit-Des Alcohol-des

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

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.

Yield: 4 servings

278, Fat:

2 grams.

Recipe courtesy of Chef David Ruggerio and "Little Italy Cookbook"

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