Peaches and Raspberries in Ancho Syrup with Chile Threads

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Peaches and Raspberries in Ancho Syrup with Chile Threads
1500 min.
4
184kcal

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Embark on a culinary adventure with this delightful Peaches and Raspberries in Ancho Syrup with Chile Threads recipe, a unique and exotic side dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This dish is not only vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it's also a visual feast, showcasing the vibrant colors and textures of fresh peaches, raspberries, and ancho chile threads. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness from the peaches and raspberries, the rich depth of ancho chile, and a hint of tanginess from the lemon juice.

The recipe's highlight is the ancho syrup, crafted from pliable ancho chiles simmered to perfection and transformed into a sweet and spicy elixir. The process of making the syrup involves a meticulous step of straining it through a fine-mesh sieve, ensuring a smooth, velvety texture that coats the peaches and raspberries beautifully. The ancho chile threads, prepared by carefully peeling off the softened skin and slicing it into fine threads, add an intriguing visual and textural element to the dish.

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Prepare to be amazed by the depth of flavor achieved with minimal ingredients, highlighting the beauty of simple yet sophisticated cooking. This dish is a testament to the joy of culinary exploration, blending the familiar with the exotic to create a memorable dining experience. So, why not embark on this flavorful journey and discover the magic of Peaches and Raspberries in Ancho Syrup with Chile Threads?

Ingredients

  •  ancho chili pepper dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • large peaches (preferably freestone)
  • oz raspberries fresh
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • sieve
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Simmer chile in 2 cups water in a 1- to 2-quart saucepan, uncovered, turning over once or twice, until softened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Transfer chile to a cutting board and discard cooking liquid.
  3. When cool enough to handle, stem and seed chile, then carefully peel off skin in large pieces and reserve.
  4. Transfer chile pulp to cleaned saucepan and add sugar, 1/2 cup raspberries, a pinch of salt, and remaining cup water. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  5. Remove syrup from heat and cover pan with lid, then let steep, covered, 20 minutes.
  6. While syrup is steeping, pat chile skin dry and cut skin into very fine threads with a sharp knife.
  7. Pour syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently on solids (do not push solids through), then discard solids. Stir lemon juice into syrup.
  8. Halve peaches lengthwise, pit, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Divide, along with remaining cup raspberries, among 4 shallow bowls and spoon syrup over fruit.
  9. Sprinkle with some chile threads.
  10. • Syrup can be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before using. • Chile threads can be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.*Available at Latino markets, many supermarkets, and kitchenmarket.com.

Nutrition Facts

Calories184kcal
Protein4.5%
Fat4.99%
Carbs90.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.09
Glycemic Load
21.08
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
9.6630435093589%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
21.14mg
Petunidin
0.13mg
Delphinidin
0.56mg
Malvidin
0.06mg
Pelargonidin
0.42mg
Peonidin
0.05mg
Catechin
4.86mg
Epigallocatechin
1.11mg
Epicatechin
3.54mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.49mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Quercetin
1.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:183.6kcal
9.18%
Fat:1.1g
1.7%
Saturated Fat:0.1g
0.6%
Carbohydrates:44.95g
14.98%
Net Carbohydrates:38.36g
13.95%
Sugar:37.78g
41.98%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:28.89mg
1.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.23g
4.47%
Vitamin A:2617.02IU
52.34%
Fiber:6.59g
26.36%
Vitamin C:17.72mg
21.48%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.56%
Vitamin K:15.41µg
14.68%
Potassium:335.73mg
9.59%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.03%
Vitamin B3:1.72mg
8.59%
Vitamin E:1.28mg
8.56%
Copper:0.16mg
7.84%
Magnesium:25.87mg
6.47%
Iron:1.13mg
6.29%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.82%
Folate:18.77µg
4.69%
Phosphorus:45.54mg
4.55%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.58%
Selenium:2.38µg
3.4%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.26%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.79%
Calcium:23.68mg
2.37%
Source:Epicurious