Peaches In Basil Syrup Food

OPAL BASIL-MACERATED PEACHES

Steps:

• Place the peaches and basil in a medium bowl and set it aside. Combine the lime zest, sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Then pour the hot syrup over the peaches and basil. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
• Serve the peaches in bowls, garnished with a dollop of creme fraeche, if desired.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH BLACK PEPPER AND BASIL-LIME SYRUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the 1/2 cup brown sugar with the water and stir until dissolved. Turn off the heat and add the lime juice and basil leaves. Let stand for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour, then discard the basil leaves.
• Light a grill or preheat a grill pan over medium heat; lightly oil the grates.
• Lightly sprinkle the peaches with brown sugar and grill cut side down until dark brown grill marks form, about 2 minutes per cut side. Transfer the peaches to bowls and season with a little black pepper. Spoon some of the syrup on top, sprinkle with basil leaves and serve.

PEACHES IN BASIL SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat wine and sugar and stir until sugar dissolves; add basil.
• Remove from heat and steep for at least 30 minutes.
• Strain syrup, pressing on basil to release as much juice as possible. Before serving, toss peaches in syrup.

WARM PEACHES WITH BASIL & HONEY

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the peaches or nectarines, then cook both sides until slightly softened, about 3 mins. Add the honey and stir to make a sauce, then add the orange juice and allow to bubble briefly. Stir in the basil and serve warm with scoops of ice cream.