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27. Chocolate Peach Crostini
Toast thick slices of country
bread. Top with chunks of dark
chocolate and place under the
broiler to melt. Layer peach
slices over chocolate and
sprinkle with coarse salt.
28. Peach Vodka In a blender
pulse 2 to 3 peeled chopped
peaches with a 750 ml bottle
of vodka. Let steep for a few
days in the refrigerator. Strain
out solids and store in the
fridge up to 2 months.
29. Peach and Pecan Oatmeal
Cook peaches and chopped
pecans in butter and maple
syrup until warm and
peaches are slightly softened.
Spoon over oatmeal.
30. Roasted Peaches Toss small
whole peaches in a little oil and
sugar. Place in a baking dish and
roast at 400°F until just tender.
Sprinkle with walnuts and
serve. 31. Peaches and Parm
Shave Parmesan cheese over
peach halves. Drizzle with
balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
32.
Wine-Poached Peaches
Heat 2 parts rosé wine, 1 part
sugar, 1 part water, and a clove
or two to a simmer. Add
peeled peaches and poach for
8 minutes.
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33. Spicy Peach Skewers Place
a few peach chunks on cocktail
skewers. Sprinkle with salt and
a little crushed red pepper.
34. Peaches and Warm
Cinnamon Cream Warm
heavy cream in a saucepan
with a cinnamon stick or big
dash of ground cinnamon.
Pour over quartered peaches.
35. Peach-Corn Salad Toss
together the kernels from two
cooked ears of corn, sliced
reaches, and chopped onion.
Dress with lime juice and olive
oil. 36. Peach Grilled Cheese
Layer white Cheddar, peaches,
and cooked bacon between
slices of bread and grill in a little
butter. 37. Peach Melba Place
peach halves on top of vanilla
ice cream. Top with raspberry
sauce or melted seedless
raspberry jam.
