Balsamic Peaches With Crème Fraîche Recipes

GRILLED PEACHES W/ CRèME FRAîCHE RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk 1/4 cup honey, vinegar, and vanilla in a bowl. Set aside.
• Heat grill on medium-high heat, if possible. Brush fruit generously with half of the glaze. Grill each side until heated through, about 4 minutes per side.
• Whisk together the creme fraiche and the additional 1 tablespoon of honey in bowl to blend. Set aside.
• Arrange 2 grilled fruit halves, cut side up, on each plate. Drizzle with remaining glaze. Spoon the creme fraiche mixture top of grilled fruit.Grate lemon/lime zest for a bright, aromatic citrus punch!

GRILLED PEACHES WITH PROSCIUTTO AND BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Put the vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over high heat. Cook until thick and syrupy, stir in the honey and season with salt and pepper, if using. Let cool slightly.
• Brush the peach halves with oil and season with salt and pepper, if using. Place on the grill, cut side down and grill until golden brown. Turn over and grill for 1 minute longer. Remove the peaches from the grill and drizzle with the balsamic. Wrap or stuff each half with a slice of the prosciutto. Sprinkle the basil over the top and drizzle with olive oil.

BROILED PEACHES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Line a small shallow baking pan with foil and arrange peaches cut sides up. Sprinkle peaches evenly with sugar and let stand 10 minutes.
• Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until sugar is golden brown and peaches are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Serve warm.

GRILLED HONEY BALSAMIC-GLAZED FRUIT

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, honey and salt; cook and stir over low heat until blended, 2-3 minutes. Reserve 1/3 cup mixture for brushing peaches., Bring remaining mixture to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir just until mixture begins to thicken slightly (do not overcook), 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat., Brush peaches with some of the reserved balsamic mixture. Grill, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat until caramelized, brushing occasionally with remaining reserved balsamic mixture, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve with glaze and, if desired, ice cream.

BALSAMIC PEACHES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Place peaches, cut-side up, in a large casserole dish
• In a medium bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, orange juice, and honey. Mix well. Pour over peaches and let absorb for 15 minutes.
• In a large sauté pan over high heat, place peaches, cut-side down, along with the marinade. Cook for 3 minutes, until softened. Transfer a peach half to each serving dish, add a dollop of crème fraîche, and drizzle marinade from the pan over and around.

HONEY BALSAMIC PEACHES

Steps:

• Place the peach halves in a non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Cook over medium heat 4 minutes.
• Turn and cook another 2-3 minutes.
• Place peach halves, cut side up, in a dish and drizzle each half with the balsamic vinegar and then the honey.

BALSAMIC BLUEBERRIES AND PEACHES

Steps:

• Boil 3 tablespoons sugar with vinegar, and 1 cup blueberries in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring, 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Combine remaining 2 cups blueberries with peach slices in a large bowl. Toss with hot blueberry syrup and black pepper, then add sugar to taste. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 30 minutes.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Cut peaches in half and use a spoon to remove the pits. Rub the peach halves together to release their juices, then place cut side down over direct heat, 6 inches from the coals, or over medium-high heat on a gas grill or indoor grill pan. Grill until peaches are lightly charred, soft, and warmed all the way through, 3-4½ minutes.
• To serve, place the peaches on individual serving plates or one large platter. Drizzle with wine, then add freshly ground black pepper. Spoon dollops of crème fraîche over the peaches, then finish with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.

FRESH PEACHES WITH CINNAMON CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• Combine creme fraiche, sugar, and cinnamon. Divide evenly among four plates. Cut the peaches in half and arrange on top. Garnish with mint sprigs.