Bourbon Poached Peaches
Bourbon Poached Peaches are fresh peaches gently simmered in a mixture of water, bourbon, sugar, and vanilla. Eat them spooned over ice cream – or with just a spoon!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Fills a 24 ounce jar with a generous amount of peaches and syrup. Nutritional information based on eight portions. 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds of yellow peaches (approximately 5-6)
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While that is heating, fill a large bowl full of ice water (this will be used as an ice bath).
- With a sharp knife, cut a small X in the bottom of each peach. When the water comes to a boil, carefully place the peaches into the water and cook for 1 minute. (Cooking for much longer than 1 minute will make the peaches very soft to handle, so be sure to time this step. No need to bring the water back to a boil before you start timing the minute.)
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the peaches to the ice water bath and let cool slightly.
- Once the peaches have cooled, peel and pit the peaches and cut into ¾-inch thick wedges. (If you aren’t able to get the pit out easily – like me – try cutting the wedges all around the peach while the pit is still intact, and then use a knife to pry each wedge off the pit.)
- Cut the vanilla bean in half the long way and with the tip of a knife, scrape out all of the seeds. In a medium pot, place the vanilla seeds and pod in with the two cups of water and the sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring so that the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add the peaches and bourbon and simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the peaches are tender but still hold their shape. Over ripe peaches may be done sooner.
- Transfer peaches to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Continue to cook the syrup over medium heat until reduced to two cups, about 15-20 minutes. Pour the syrup over the peaches and let cool completely.
- Store peaches in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a month – but I predict they won’t last that long!
- These peaches may also be canned and stored at room temperature for up to three months.
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