Spiced Peaches

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Spiced Peaches
45 min.
8
744kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spiced Peaches, a vibrant and aromatic side dish that will elevate any meal. Perfectly suited for vegetarians, vegans, and those with gluten or dairy sensitivities, this recipe is a celebration of fresh, seasonal produce. With its unique blend of spices, including black peppercorns, cardamom, and star anise, each bite of these tender peaches is a journey through a warm and inviting spice market.

Imagine the sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen as you simmer the peaches in a luscious syrup made from rice vinegar and sugar, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a beautiful pop of color to your table, making it an ideal accompaniment for grilled dishes, salads, or even as a topping for desserts.

Ready in just 45 minutes and yielding enough to serve eight, Spiced Peaches are not only a treat for your palate but also a fantastic way to preserve the essence of summer. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking to enjoy a special treat at home, this recipe is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 12  peppercorns black
  •  cardamom pods (see notes)
  •  cinnamon sticks (each)
  • 10 pound peaches peeled ( 20) (see notes)
  • 2.3 cups rice vinegar 
  •  star anise 
  • cups sugar 
  • teaspoon allspice whole
  • servings frangelico 
  • servings frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of Canning Instructions, using four wide-mouth quart-size jars.
  2. Halve and pit peaches.
  3. In a 6- to 8-quart pan, combine sugar, vinegar, allspice, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and star anise. Stir over high heat until boiling; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Turn heat under sugar mixture to high.
  5. Add 1/3 of peaches, cover, and stir occasionally until mixture returns to a boil and peaches are barely tender when pierced, 2 to 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer peaches to a large bowl. Repeat to cook remaining peaches.
  6. Remove syrup from heat.
  7. Arrange spices and peaches, cut sides down, equally in jars. Return syrup to boiling over high heat.
  8. Follow steps 5 through 11 of Canning Instructions, ladling hot syrup over peaches, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace in each jar, and processing jars for 25 minutes (see notes). Chill any extra syrup airtight up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories744kcal
Protein2.81%
Fat2.49%
Carbs94.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.79
Glycemic Load
107.02
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.99739155562%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
10.89mg
Catechin
27.9mg
Epigallocatechin
5.9mg
Epicatechin
13.27mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
1.7mg
Kaempferol
1.25mg
Quercetin
3.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:743.89kcal
37.19%
Fat:2.16g
3.32%
Saturated Fat:0.14g
0.88%
Carbohydrates:184.68g
61.56%
Net Carbohydrates:174.72g
63.54%
Sugar:172.39g
191.54%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:77.39mg
3.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.48g
10.96%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.31%
Fiber:9.96g
39.83%
Vitamin A:1859.25IU
37.19%
Vitamin C:23.87mg
28.93%
Vitamin E:4.18mg
27.87%
Copper:0.48mg
23.76%
Vitamin B3:4.64mg
23.19%
Potassium:730.08mg
20.86%
Selenium:13.13µg
18.76%
Vitamin K:17.8µg
16.95%
Iron:2.54mg
14.12%
Phosphorus:133.75mg
13.37%
Magnesium:51.38mg
12.85%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
12.01%
Zinc:1.47mg
9.77%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.4%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.8%
Folate:34.42µg
8.61%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.59%
Calcium:57.72mg
5.77%
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