Peach And Basil Cordial Recipes

WHITE PEACH CORDIAL

Steps:

• Halve and destone the peaches. Halve the vanilla pods lengthways and scrape out the seeds.
• In batches, place the peaches in a food processor or blender, skin included, and blitz to a purée.
• Spoon the peach purée into a pan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and vanilla seeds.
• Bring to a simmer over a low heat and let it bubble away for 20 minutes, or until thickened.
• Using a funnel, carefully pour the warm cordial into sterilised bottles or jars, then seal and store in a cool place until ready to use.

HOMEMADE PEACH CORDIAL

Steps:

• 1. In a gallon jar, combine peaches, sugar, lemon peel, and spices. Pour in bourbon; cover.
• 2. Invert jar daily until all the sugar is dissolved, about 4 days. Place in a cool, dark place for at least 2 months.
• 3. Strain through cheese cloth and bottle as desired.
• 4. Serve in liqueur glasses.

PEACH-AND-BASIL CRUMBLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the filling: Mix all ingredients to combine.
• Make the topping: Combine all ingredients (except cream), rubbing in butter with your fingers until mixture is crumbly.
• Divide filling among four 5 1/2-inch round baking dishes, and sprinkle with topping. Transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until bubbling and golden brown, 25 to 27 minutes. Let cool slightly. Drizzle with heavy cream if desired.

PEACH CORDIAL

Steps:

• In a gallon glass mayonnaise jar, or other type of crock that can be sealed completely, mix all the ingredients and seal with electrical or duct tape so no aid can get in or liquid can evaporate. Shake gently twice a day until the sugar is dissolved (generally takes 2-3 days) then about every other day so that the mixture is evenly flavored. Now the hard part -- Let sit, for 2 months. Then strain through 4 layers of cheesecloth in a colander. After sediment has settled, siphon off the clear cordial mixture and decant. This is really smooth and friends are still asking if I have the recipe. I hope that you enjoy it.

PEACH-BASIL COOLER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, peaches, basil and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Discard basil; stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate until cooled completely., Place peach mixture in a blender; cover and process until blended. Strain into a pitcher; add additional cold water to reach desired consistency. To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour peach mixture halfway up glass; top with club soda or, if desired, champagne. Serve with additional basil.

WARM PEACHES WITH BASIL & HONEY

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the peaches or nectarines, then cook both sides until slightly softened, about 3 mins. Add the honey and stir to make a sauce, then add the orange juice and allow to bubble briefly. Stir in the basil and serve warm with scoops of ice cream.