Summer Peaches

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon citric acid
  • 1 cup (280g) Simple Syrup (page 184)
  • 4 super-ripe peaches
  • 1/2 cup (110g) white balsamic vinegar
  • 4 ounces (113g) farmers cheese
  • 4 ounces (113g) fresh ricotta cheese
  • Candied pistachios (see page 215)
  • Micro basil (or chopped fresh basil leaves)
  • Fleur de sel

Directions

  1. 1
    Whisk the citric acid into the simple syrup.
  2. 2
    Cut the peaches into 8 wedges each (dont peel them) and toss them in the syrup.
  3. 3
    Remove the peaches from the syrup and place on a tray or platter.
  4. 4
    Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. 5
    Put the vinegar in a small nonreactive saucepan and simmer gently until thick and syrupy, 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Let cool before using
  7. 7
    Divide the peaches and cheese among dessert plates.
  8. 8
    Drizzle with a little of the balsamic glaze and garnish with the pistachios, some basil, and salt.

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