Caramel poached peaches with blueberries

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Caramel poached peaches with blueberries
20 min.
3
407kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of succulent peaches and vibrant blueberries with our Caramel Poached Peaches recipe. This exquisite dessert not only pleases the palate but also embraces a wide range of dietary preferences, making it suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and those seeking gluten-free and dairy-free options. In just 20 minutes, you can create a stunning side dish that embodies the essence of summer fruits.

The magic begins with a golden caramel syrup made from simple pantry staples, elevating the natural sweetness of fresh peaches to new heights. The addition of zesty lemon and fragrant vanilla pod brings complexity and depth to this easy yet elegant dish. As the peaches gently poach in this luscious syrup, their flavors meld beautifully, resulting in a sumptuous dessert that melts in your mouth.

Finally, a handful of blueberries is swirled into the mixture for a burst of color and tartness, offering a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the caramelized peaches. Whether served at room temperature or chilled, this dish promises to be a showstopper at your next gathering, leaving guests enchanted and clamoring for seconds. Treat yourself to a dessert that's not only delicious but also impressively wholesome!

Ingredients

  • 250 sugar 
  • strips lemon zest 
  •  vanilla pod cut in half and seeds scraped out
  •  peaches ripe
  • 100 blueberries 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat an empty, heavy-based saucepan until you can feel a strong heat rising.
  2. Sprinkle in the sugar. It should start to caramelise. Swirl the pan as the sugar dissolves and turns dark golden, but do not stir.
  3. When most of the sugar has caramelised, carefully pour in 500ml/18fl oz just-boiled water, and stir with a long handled spoon. It will spit, so take care. The sugar will become firm, but keep heating and stirring and it will dissolve again.
  4. Add the lemon zest and vanilla. Simmer for 5 mins.
  5. Score the peaches in half and twist to separate.
  6. Remove the stones. Slip the peaches into the syrup in a single layer.
  7. Return the liquor to a gentle simmer and turn down the heat until it barely simmers. Cook for 3-5 mins until the flesh feels tender when pierced.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat, mix in the lemon juice and allow to cool.
  9. Mix in the blueberries and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories407kcal
Protein1.51%
Fat2.16%
Carbs96.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.11
Glycemic Load
64.98
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.1860869734184%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
5.7mg
Petunidin
10.51mg
Delphinidin
11.81mg
Malvidin
22.53mg
Peonidin
6.76mg
Catechin
9.14mg
Epigallocatechin
1.78mg
Epicatechin
3.72mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.45mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.88mg
Myricetin
0.43mg
Quercetin
3.55mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:406.91kcal
20.35%
Fat:1.03g
1.59%
Saturated Fat:0.04g
0.24%
Carbohydrates:103.45g
34.48%
Net Carbohydrates:100.37g
36.5%
Sugar:99.09g
110.1%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:20.69mg
0.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.62g
3.23%
Fiber:3.09g
12.34%
Vitamin C:9.81mg
11.89%
Vitamin K:10.93µg
10.41%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.34%
Vitamin A:507.17IU
10.14%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.57%
Copper:0.14mg
7.11%
Vitamin B3:1.35mg
6.75%
Potassium:210.87mg
6.02%
Selenium:3.69µg
5.27%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.49%
Phosphorus:37.04mg
3.7%
Iron:0.65mg
3.6%
Magnesium:14.05mg
3.51%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.24%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.77%
Folate:11.04µg
2.76%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.72%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.72%