Poached Peaches With Honey and Vanilla
Tender peaches are poached in a flavorful syrup infused with honey, vanilla, orange juice, and peach brandy.
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Instructions
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Start boiling a pot of water and prepare a large bowl of ice water.
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Blanch peaches in boiling water for 10-20 seconds until skins split, then immediately transfer to ice water to cool and peel.
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Combine water, orange juice, peach brandy, sugar, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Add peeled peaches to the boiling liquid, return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
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Remove peaches with a slotted spoon to a bowl to cool completely.
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Boil the remaining syrup for approximately 10 minutes until reduced by half, then cool.
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Serve the cooled peaches warm with the reduced poaching syrup.