Peach Gelee Candy Recipes

ROSé-PEACH GELéE

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups water and sugar in a small saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin. Let gelatin stand 1 minute to soften.
• Cook over moderate heat, gently stirring occasionally, just until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in wine, schnapps, and remaining cup water. Pour into a 10-cup mold and chill, covered, until firm, at least 10 hours.
• Dip mold in hot water a few seconds, then invert a plate over gelée and flip gelée onto plate.

THE PEACH JELLIES CANDY (HOMEMADE GUMDROPS) THAT WON A FOOD NETWORK CHALLENGE

Steps:

• Remove any skin and puree fresh fruit.
• Line an 8x8 square pan with cling wrap.
• Combine the first quantity of sugar (4oz) and pectin.
• Bring fruit puree to a boil. Add first quantity sugar/pectin mixture, whisking it in gradually, and mix until well combined.
• Add the second quantity of sugar and corn syrup/glucose and cook the mixture until it reads 225 degrees on a candy thermometer.
• Remove the mixture from heat. Add the citric acid and vanilla bean paste. (The citric acid activates the pectin to thicken things up). Pour into the prepared pan to set.
• Let the candy set for 90 minutes at room temperature.
• Turn out on a sugared surface.
• Cut the peach jelly candies into small pieces or shapes. Roll exposed edges in sugar.

PEACH GELEE CANDY

Steps:

• Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with plastic wrap.
• Combine peaches and lime juice in a blender. Puree until very smooth.
• Pour into a saucepan over medium heat, stir in 1/2 cup sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring continuously, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and pectin. Using a thermometer, heat to 205 degrees F (96 degrees C) and cook, stirring continuously, for another 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Pour peach puree into the prepared baking dish. Shake gently and tap on the countertop to remove any air bubbles. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Sprinkle about half the 1/2 cup of sugar over a silicone baking mat and invert the peach gelee on top. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle top with sugar. Trim off any uneven edges and cut gelee into 25 squares.

TOMATO AND PEACH GELEE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Using a paring knife, score the nonstem end of each tomato and all but two of the yellow peaches (set aside the white peaches). Blanch the tomatoes and peaches in batches in the boiling water for 30 seconds. Transfer the tomatoes and peaches to a bowl of ice water; when cool enough to handle, peel them. Cut peaches in half; remove pits. Cut the peaches and tomatoes into smaller chunks; process pieces through food mill, collecting pulp and juices in a large bowl. Discard solids.
• Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and vinegar. Pick leaves from 3/4 of the bunch of tarragon; add to mixture. Line a large sieve with cheesecloth; set over a large bowl. Transfer entire mixture to sieve; let stand at room temperature for about 2 1/2 hours, until 4 1/2 cups of liquid, or half of the puree amount, has collected in the bowl.
• Transfer bowl to refrigerator, and let stand until very cold. Adjust seasoning of liquid with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
• Slice the cherry tomatoes in quarters or halves and the large heirloom tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the tomatoes in serving bowls. Blanch the two remaining yellow peaches and the reserved white peaches as above, then peel and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges. Arrange the peach wedges in serving bowls.
• Ladle the chilled liquid over tomatoes and peaches. Garnish with remaining tarragon, and serve immediately.