It’s summer and it is a hot one! I take a dive in a pool any chance I get. Everyone should go swimming. Even our food! Even peaches! They have been hot and sweating too on a branch in the sun for a while. Give then an inebriated break!
Some fruits can be paired quite well with wine, even red ones. In the case of peaches try coupling them with a Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir. This is the dessert version of a Sangria! So simple yet such a sophisticated taste.
Ξ Peaches Swimming in Red Wine Ξ
Per person…
1 ripe peach, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 to 1/2 cup red wine
A pinch of a powdered spice of your choice, such as cardamon, star anise, cinnamon (optional)
Using a slotted spoon, place peach, one at a time, in boiling water for about 20 seconds. Remove and place in iced water. The skin will easily peel off with a small sharp knife. Pit and cut peach into slices. Toss the peach slices with the sugar and a spice if you are using one. I tried a pinch of cinnamon. Place the slices in a wine glass or dessert dish and pour red wine over the sliced peaches until almost covered.
August is #peachlove month!
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Yum!! What a great idea. I have never seen anything but pears or apples in wine-really loving this. Thanks for sharing:)
Ahhh, this is my kind of thing, girlie! Peaches in red wine … ME swimming in red wine … it’s all good!!!
Not sure if my girlfriend would like this. She loves peaches but hates red wine.
It’s not so hot here (about 65 today), but I’ll still take fruit swimming in red wine no matter what the weather!
What a fantastic adult dessert! Sending you some #peachlove!
Those must taste really good! I so have to try it.
Peach is a true summer fruit. This is a very elegant way to serve them! It is kinda two in one! Drink and fruit at the same time!
Just bought some peaches this afternoon. Maybe I should try some with rose I still have in the fridge.
I’ve been eating peaches all this summer and yet never made anything like this with peaches. My husband will love this! Great simple dessert after meals too!
Mmm, love peaches! This past week I (finally!) saw local ones at the market…I’m stocked up now. 🙂 Great idea adding a pinch of spice to this lovely treat.
Hahha… I know what you mean… Paches should go swimming too. I don’t use any type of wine in my cooking or baking coz of religious restrictions but boy oh boy! These look awesome!
Wow, this peach in wind sounds and looks delicious…and so simple!
Thanks for this recipe and hope you have a great week ahead Evelyne 🙂
agreed. peaches and wine = good. i love it 🙂
Evelyne, that sounds like a great combination, so visually appealing as well!
Ahh… Sounds like a winner to me. I love wine and peaches. How can you go wrong – lol! Hope you’re having a great summer?
Yes, it reminds me of sangria 😉 Serve chilled and it’s a refreshing drink!