Poached peaches with ginger and hazelnut crumb

Prep
05m
Cook
15m
serves
4
Poached peaches with ginger and hazelnut crumb
Poached peaches with ginger and hazelnut crumb
Poached peaches with ginger and hazelnut crumb
This decadent dessert couldn't be easier to make midweek. Make the most of the last peaches of the season as the cooler autumn weather arrives.

Ingredients (7)

  • 4 peaches
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) honey (we used lavender), plus extra to serve
  • 2 vanilla beans, split, seeds scraped
  • 2 cups (500ml) moscato (or other sweet white wine)
  • 100g gingernut biscuits, crushed
  • 100g hazelnuts, roasted, chopped
  • Yoghurt, to serve

Method

  • 1.
    Using a small sharp knife, cut a small cross in the base of each peach. Place peaches in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 1 minute. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle, then remove the skin and discard.
  • 2.
    Place the honey, vanilla pods and seeds, moscato and 2 cups (500ml) water in a saucepan that will fit the peaches snugly. Place pan over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer, stirring until honey dissolves. Add the peaches to the pan, topping up with extra hot water to cover, if needed. Partially cover with a lid and poach for 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Remove peaches from liquid with a slotted spoon. Reserve 2 cups (500ml) poaching liquid, discarding remaining liquid. Return reserved liquid to the pan and place over medium-high heat. Simmer for 10 minutes or until reduced and thickened, then cool completely.
  • 3.
    Meanwhile, combine the biscuits and hazelnuts in a bowl. Set aside.
  • 4.
    Serve the peaches with honey syrup, hazelnut crumb and yoghurt.
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