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Chianti Poached Peaches

Summer peaches gently simmered in Chianti with vanilla and cinnamon, finished with a reduced syrup.

Chianti poached peaches

A simple Tuscan dessert: ripe peaches poached low and slow in Chianti with vanilla and cinnamon, then glazed with a reduced wine syrup. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Yield
4 servings
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Base recipe = 1 batch.

Ingredients

  • 454 g fresh peaches
  • 750 ml Chianti red wine
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 200 g granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Wash peaches and place them whole in a large pot.
  2. Add Chianti, sugar, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean.
  3. Keep peaches submerged (a heat-safe plate works well) and poach on low heat until tender, about 20–25 minutes.
  4. Remove peaches and cool. Peel, remove pits, and cut into wedges.
  5. Simmer poaching liquid until reduced to a syrup. Strain.
  6. Spoon syrup over peach wedges to serve (chilled or room temperature).
Diet
Vegan
Texture
Silky · Juicy
Service
Chilled or RT
Wine Pairing
Vintage Port
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories: 210 · Fat: 0g · Carbohydrates: 36g · Sugar: 33g · Protein: 1g
Vegetarian Dairy-Free Gluten-Free
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