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When peaches are in season, spiced peaches are a must. Peaches are one of summer\u2019s greatest glories, and this recipe for spiced peaches is just one more way to get the most out of them while they\u2019re available.<\/p>\n
There are several kinds of fresh peaches<\/a>, depending where you live. Ordinary yellow peaches hold their shape well when they\u2019re poached, and they just happen to be the most widely available peach. If you have access to local heirloom varieties, by all means use them if they\u2019ll hold up to cooking.<\/p>\n In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, water, vinegar and spices to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to make a thin and strongly-flavored syrup. Add the peaches and simmer until they\u2019re heated through, about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Pour the peaches and their poaching liquid into a shallow dish. Cover the dish and chill it for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Drain the peaches and spoon them into serving dishes. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle with brown sugar.<\/p>\n Any leftover peaches can be transferred to a foodsafe storage container with a tight-fitting lid, and refrigerated for later use. Don\u2019t add the sour cream and the sprinkle of brown sugar until you serve them.<\/p>\n The overnight soak in their poaching liquid means you\u2019ll almost always make this recipe a day ahead. You can make them an additional day ahead of time if necessary, leaving them in their poaching liquid. Their storage life is too short to go beyond a second day.<\/p>\n Cooked fruit has a pretty short storage life. These peaches are best within 2 or 3 days at most; after that they\u2019ll rapidly soften and lose their texture.<\/p>\n Yes, of course. Clove and cinnamon is the classic combination, but other whole spices such as allspice, anise, cardamom and coriander are alternative options. They\u2019ll each bring subtleties to the peaches that clove and cinnamon don\u2019t.<\/p>\n Spiced peaches make a good topping for a range of desserts, from pound cake to pavlova, or just serve them with a scoop of ice cream. They\u2019re also excellent on roast pork, barbecued ribs and many other savory dishes where you might otherwise use fresh or grilled peaches. We have lots of sweet<\/a> and savory recipes<\/a> calling for peaches, if you\u2019re in need of inspiration.<\/p>\n Peaches at the peak of ripeness are best eaten fresh. The best peach for this recipe is still slightly firm, but well-flavored and juicy. If you have the misfortune to buy peaches that aren\u2019t as ripe as you\u2019d like, using them in this recipe will soften and improve them. Roasting or grilling slightly underripe peaches will also improve their flavor and texture noticeably.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When peaches are plentiful in late summer, spiced peaches are a must-have dessert. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Poach<\/h3>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 2: Serve<\/h3>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Spiced Peaches Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Spiced Peaches<\/h2>\n
Can I make spiced peaches ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Now long will these spiced peaches keep?<\/h3>\n
Spiced Peach Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can I change the spices?<\/h3>\n
These are great! How else can I use them?<\/h3>\n
Should the peaches be overly ripe?<\/h3>\n