Name: Poached Peaches with Strawberry Granita
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups (280 g) strawberries, hulled; ¾ cup (180 ml) water; ½ cup (105 g) sugar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice; 4 cups (1 litre) water; 2 cups (420 g) sugar; ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice; ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped; 8 peaches, halved and pitted; 2 cups (270 g) quartered strawberries; Vanilla ice cream, to taste

Preparation

Strawberry Granita
- In a blender, purée all the ingredients until smooth. Strain and spoon into an 8-inch (20 cm) square glass dish. Freeze for 6 hours or until the granita is completely frozen.
Poached Peaches
- In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla seeds and pod to a boil. Add the peaches and simmer for 8 minutes or until tender. Remove the peach skin, if desired. Let cool. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until the peaches are completely chilled.
Assembly
- With a fork, scrape the granita into icy crystals.
- Serve the peach halves with the granita, strawberries and vanilla ice cream.

Poached Peaches with Strawberry Granita

Categories

Ingredients

Strawberry Granita

Poached Peaches

Toppings

Preparation

Strawberry Granita

Poached Peaches

Assembly

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