Poached Empress Peaches Recipe
Ingredients
6 large ripe peaches
Basic Sugar Syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups hulled strawberries, pureed
1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons brandy
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
Directions
Place peaches in large saucepan; add enough boiling water to cover.
Let stand about 2 minutes.
Lift peaches out; dip into ice water.
Slip skins from peaches; place peaches in large saucepan.
Pour enough syrup over peaches to cover; add vanilla.
Simmer until peaches are just tender; turn once.
Drain peaches.
Cool; chill.
Combine strawberries, sugar, and brandy; fold in whipped cream.
Place peaches in serving dish; spoon strawberry mixture over peaches.
Garnish each peach with sliver of angelica.
Let stand about 2 minutes.
Lift peaches out; dip into ice water.
Slip skins from peaches; place peaches in large saucepan.
Pour enough syrup over peaches to cover; add vanilla.
Simmer until peaches are just tender; turn once.
Drain peaches.
Cool; chill.
Combine strawberries, sugar, and brandy; fold in whipped cream.
Place peaches in serving dish; spoon strawberry mixture over peaches.
Garnish each peach with sliver of angelica.