PP Cider Poached Peaches

Chef: Jessica Meyers Altman, GardenFreshFoodie.com

Makes: 2 Servings

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 5 min

Total Time: 10 min

INGREDIENTS

• Peaches, slightly firm (do not use the mushy, extra juicy ones, you can use nectarines, too)

• 1 t whole allspice or cloves-I used allspice

• 1 cinnamon stick

• ½-1 bottle of hard cider depending on how much you are poaching (enough to fill the pan ½ way up the fruit)

Garnish

• Fresh berries

• Sprig of mint

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut fruit in half and remove the pit by twisting the peach as you would an avocado, this is easier with free-stone peaches vs. early season cling-stone.

2. Pour cider into a saucepan and place peaches skin side down.

3. Cider should come up halfway on the sides of the fruit, if it does not, add some water to the pan to make sure you have enough poaching liquid

4. Cover and poach on medium simmer until a knife inserts easily, about 5 min.

5. Serve topped with fresh berries or a sprig of mint.

Jessica Meyers Altman; Garden Fresh Foodie, Associate Professor of Whole Food Nutrition & Living"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead. Find more information about Garden Fresh Foodie: GardenFreshFoodie, Instagram , Facebook , Twitter & Pinterest .