From:
Food Network Magazine
Opal Basil-Macerated Peaches
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 10 min
- 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)
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.
