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Peach Melba

How to make classic peach melba! Peaches poached in a vanilla sugar syrup, then served with homemade raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Refrigertation Time
12 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 546 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large peaches firm yet ripe
  • one batch raspberry sauce
  • 4 ervings vanilla ice cream

Instructions

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  1. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir while the mixture is warming up to dissolve the sugar into the water, and keep stirring until you bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Cover and let the mixture boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and stir in the extract.
  4. Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits.
  5. Bring the syrup to a rolling boil and add the peach halves. Poach the peaches for 4-5 minutes or until soft enough to be pierced with a fork or knife tip.
  6. Remove from the syrup using a slotted spoon and place on a plate. Remove the syrup from the heat and cool as well.
  7. Cool until you can safely handle the peaches, then peel.
  8. Place the cooled syrup and peaches together in a container and store in the refrigerator overnight if possible. If not, store in the syrup for as long as you can.
  9. Prepare the raspberry sauce.
  10. To serve, for each serving place a large scoop of ice cream in a sherbet glass. Place two peach halves on top, then drizzle with raspberry sauce.

Notes

  • You can leave the peaches in the fridge in the syrup for 2-3 days and make the raspberry sauce 2-3 days ahead of time. This is a great make ahead dessert!

Nutrition Information

Calories 546kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 120g (40%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 58mg (2%) Potassium 467mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 116g (232%) Vitamin A 848IU (17%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 546

% Daily Value*

Calories 546kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 120g 40%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 58mg 2%
Potassium 467mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 116g 232%
Vitamin A 848IU 17%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.