Peach Tarragon Syrup Food

PEACH-TARRAGON SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup water, sugar, and peach to a boil over medium heat in a small saucepan, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and peach is cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tarragon.
• Whisk cornstarch and 3 teaspoons water together in a small bowl; add to peach mixture, stirring constantly until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, about 15 minutes.
• Pour peach mixture into an electric blender or use an immersion blender to process until smooth. Reheat in the microwave, if desired.

PEACH-TARRAGON SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Peaches Using the tip of a paring knife, score an X in the bottom of each peach. Cook in a large pot of boiling water just until skins begin to peel back where cut, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool. Peel; cut over a medium bowl into 1/4"-thick wedges, collecting juices.
• Add tarragon and sugar to peaches and toss to combine. Let stand, tossing occasionally, until peaches release their juices and sugar is dissolved, about 1 hour.
• Shortcake and assembly:
• Preheat oven to 425°. Heat butter and tarragon in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted; set aside.
• Whisk cake flour, baking powder, salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 2 teaspoons sugar in a large bowl. Drizzle chilled cream over and mix gently until dough holds together.
• Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead into a shaggy ball, being careful not to overwork. Place on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and form into an 8"-diameter disk, about 1/2" thick. Brush with some reserved melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
• Bake until shortcake edges are golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°. Bake until golden brown all over, 8-10 minutes longer.
• Brush shortcake with remaining melted butter. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Cut shortcake into 8 wedges, spoon peaches and their juices over, and top with whipped cream.

TARRAGON SYRUP

Steps:

• In saucepan combine water and sugar. Bring to boiling over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the tarragon; boil gently, uncovered, 2 minutes more. Remove from heat, cover. Strain; discard tarragon. Move the syrup to a covered storage container. Recfigerate up to 2 weeks.
• Makes 2 cups.

WHITE PEACH SANGRIA

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a pitcher and stir to mix. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 48 hours. Serve over ice.

GOLDEN BEET AND PEACH SOUP WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place beets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast until tender, 40-45 minutes. Cool slightly., Transfer beets to a blender or food processor. Add juice and vinegar; process until smooth. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt and chopped tarragon; refrigerate., To serve, divide beet mixture among individual bowls; place a spoonful of yogurt mixture in each bowl. Top with diced peaches and tarragon sprigs.

TARRAGON SYRUP FOR LIMEADE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, tarragon, and 2 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Remove and discard tarragon sprigs. Store syrup in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 2 months.

TARRAGON SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and add tarragon.
• Continue stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes and remove from heat. Let the syrup cool and transfer to an air-tight container. If refrigerated, the syrup will last for months.

VANILLA PEACH SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine peach puree, sugar and lemon juice in kettle.
• Bring to a boil.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Add vanilla.
• Pour into hot jars and seal.
• Process in boiling water bath for 20 minutes.