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Bourbon Poached Peaches - A Family Feast
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Bourbon Poached Peaches

These peaches may also be canned and stored at room temperature for up to three months. Adapted from Martha Stewart Living

Yield: Fills a 24 ounce jar with a generous amount of peaches and syrup 1x
Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 minsTotal: 45 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of peaches (approximately 4-5)
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup bourbon

Instructions

  1. 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).
  2. 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.)
  3. With a slotted spoon, transfer the peaches to the ice water bath and let cool slightly.
  4. 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 used a knife to pry each wedge off the pit.)
  5. 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.
  6. Add the peaches and bourbon and simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the peaches are tender but still hold their shape.
  7. Transfer peaches to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Continue to cook the syrup over medium heat until reduced by half, about 15-20 minutes. Pour the syrup over the peaches and let cool completely.
  8. Store peaches in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a month – but I predict they won’t last that long!
  9. These peaches may also be canned and stored at room temperature for up to three months.

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