Peach Round-up

COLORADO PEACHES HAVE ARRIVED IN MINNESOTA 

I am doing my happy dance as  Colorado peaches have finally made their summer appearance. Except for a Georgia peach, nothing compares to a Colorado peach in taste and juiciness. 

 

Now comes the dilemma: what to make first

Here are some ideas to get you started

Peach Almond Crisp

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2015/08/peach-almond-crisp.html

Peach Bliss

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups vanilla bean ice cream
• 1 cup fresh diced peaches
• 1 oz. rum (light or dark)
• 1 oz. peach schnapps
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• A few sprinkles of cinnamon
• Whipped cream
• Chopped peaches
• Optional serving with a cinnamon stick

 Directions:

• In a blender, place all ingredients, except cinnamon stick if using. 
• Blend at high speed until smooth.
• Pour into two glasses or one tall glass. Serve immediately or store in the freezer, covered lightly with wax paper, until needed.  

Peach Cobbler

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2023/08/peach-cobbler.html

Watermelon Tomato Peach Salad

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2022/08/summer-in-bowl.html

Grilled White Peaches-Caprese Style

Cook's notes: Grilled white peaches are slightly sweet and a twist on the classic Caprese Salad. The secret is in the marinade. 

Ingredients:

• 3 large white peaches
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
•  2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Romaine lettuce
• Sliced tomatoes
• Mozzarella or provolone cheese
• Dark, good-quality balsamic vinegar or chocolate balsamic vinegar

Directions:

• Pit each peach and cut into thick slices.
• Place cut peaches on a paper towel.
• In a bowl, add brown sugar, brandy, cinnamon, and lemon juice; mix well and pour mixture into a zip-lock bag.
• Add in peach slices and turn a couple of times to coat peaches in the marinade
• Marinate peaches for 30 minutes.
• Drain peaches in a colander.
• Grill peaches 3-4 minutes per side.
• On a romaine leaf, add half of a cheese slice, top with a tomato slice, and add one grilled peach on top of the tomato.
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, top with basil.