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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

FIRST PEACHES OF SUMMER - Le Prime Pesche d'Estate

Georgia peaches

Despite a frosty March, the first peaches of the summer are arriving slowly and they are sweeter than sugar. These treats have a beautiful orange skin and golden flesh and so sweet that I ate three in one sitting.
....And I did not stop there, I decided to make Peaches in Wine (our own made wine).

4 large peaches, ripe and firm
 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1 bottle young red wine
Italian carafes

Cut each peach in wedges. Place them in a bowl and add lemon and sugar.  Mix gently and thoroughly. 
After few minutes, add enough wine to fully cover the peaches. Cover and place in the refrigerator for about 8 hours or overnight. Serve cold in individual glasses.


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The perfect complement to peaches are almonds - raw almond cookies (photo) or  spumetti.  






I have a confession to make, I did not wait 8 hours to eat the peaches and drink the wine.
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6 comments:

  1. mimi torchia boothby watercolorsJune 1, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    they are beautiful! I love a good peach.

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  2. ElisaJune 1, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Mimi - I grew up on yellow cling peaches. Have not had any since childhood.

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  3. Joan @ Resistance Bands ReviewsJune 1, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    You ate 3 in one sitting? LOL. Let us know how that turns out tomorrow. ;)

    I looked at those peaches in that wine glass and said, "They do not look like they were sitting for 8 hrs." So I had to laugh out loud when I saw you didn't wait. I wouldn't wait to drink the wine either.

    I'm going to have to hit the farmers' market here. I've got one like 1-1/2 miles from my house. You just can't buy such luscious fruit in the store.

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  4. elisaJune 1, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Joan - Thank you for commenting.
    1. I love good peaches (not those imported ones with freezer burn).
    2. I slept like a baby from the wine, and
    3. In the morning my gut performed nicely.

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  5. Jim RigneyAugust 15, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I love peaches and the wine doesn't hurt either :) I will give it a try. I have been hooked on a liquid supplement that is proving out to be as good as advertised. I just got my Mom & Dad on it and they are feeling the positive effects as well. You can't beat a healthy diet and exercise, but this is a great gap filler!

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  6. ElisaAugust 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Jim - Thank you for commenting.

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