From: Food Network Magazine

Opal Basil-Macerated Peaches

Name: Opal Basil-Macerated Peaches
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 4 firm-ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and quartered; 1 ounce opal basil leaves (about 2 cups loosely packed); 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1 cup sugar; Creme fraeche, for serving (optional)

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Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4-6 servings

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Ingredients

4 firm-ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and quartered

1 ounce opal basil leaves (about 2 cups loosely packed)

1 teaspoon grated lime zest

1 cup sugar

Creme fraeche, for serving (optional)

Directions

Place the peaches and basil in a medium bowl and set it aside. Combine the lime zest, sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Then pour the hot syrup over the peaches and basil. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
Serve the peaches in bowls, garnished with a dollop of creme fraeche, if desired.

Photograph by Anna Williams

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine