Bourbon Poached Peaches
Ripe peaches are poached in bourbon and sugar, then the sauce is then cooked and reduced to a luscious sauce that is drizzled over the peaches and topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh mint.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (118 ml) good bourbon
- ½ cup (118 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 ripe peaches halved and pitted
- Vanilla ice cream
- 4 sprigs fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- Add the bourbon, water and sugar to a large sauté pan and stir. Add the peaches to the pan, skin side down.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes turn the peaches onto the flesh side and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove the peaches from the pan and allow to cool.
- Simmer the bourbon mixture for 10 minutes or until reduced by half.
- Peel peaches gently using a small spoon to scrape off the skin.
- Serve warm with the sauce, vanilla ice cream and garnish with fresh mint.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 2mg