Summer Sweets: Poached Peaches In Green Tea Syrup
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Summer Sweets: Poached Peaches In Green Tea Syrup
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 8 peaches
- 1 tablespoon green tea leaves
- 10 mint leaves
Directions
- Heat the water and sugar in a deep pan until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, add the whole peaches, and allow them to poach over a low heat for 10 minutes. Lift them out with a slotted spoon and reserve.
- Add the green tea leaves to the syrup while the syrup is still hot, remove from the heat, and allow to infuse for 10 minutes.
- Strain the syrup, discarding the tea leaves.
- Pour the syrup into a large serving bowl and add the mint leaves.
- Slip the skins off the peaches and add them to the syrup. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.