Peaches In Red Wine, Tuscan Style (Hl)

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Peaches In Red Wine, Tuscan Style (Hl)

Recipe By : RECIPE FOR HEALTH SHOW #RHJ037
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fruit-Des Alcohol-des

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds ripe peaches
2 cups good red wine
--preferably from tuscany
1/2 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean -- split
1/4 cup whole roasted almonds -- shelled
1 tablespoon julienned fresh mint

Plunge the peaches into a generous amount of boiling water for 1 minute.
Remove and refresh in ice water for about 1 minute. Carefully remove the
skins by hand. Slice the peaches in half and remove the pit.

In a saucepan, heat the wine, sugar and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil and
simmer for 3 minutes.

Place the peaches and almonds in a bowl. Pour the hot wine over the top.
Allow to stand and return to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle
with mint and serve.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutritional information: Calories: 278, Fat: 2 grams.

Recipe courtesy of Chef David Ruggerio and "Little Italy Cookbook"

Formatted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>.



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