Do-it-Yourself Soused Peach Soup Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs peaches, ripe Freestone
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 lemon, juice only
  • 3 or 4 gratings nutmeg
  • 4 cups heavy cream or ice cream, melted
  • Liqueurs and brandies
  • Cookies

    • Instructions:

    1. To facilitate peeling, place the peaches (or use nectarines) in boiling water for 1 minute.
    2. Using a small, sharp knife slit the skin and remove.
    3. Pit and quarter the fruit and place it in a small saucepan with water to cover, sugar, lemon juice, and nutmeg.
    4. Simmer until tender, depending on the ripeness of the fruit, about 10 to 15 minutes.
    5. Cool.
    6. Puree or pass through a sieve and chill.
    7. Serve in chilled bowls or very large parfait glasses.
    8. Pass the pitcher of cream or melted ice cream, and cookies, and have on the table a selection of liqueurs and brandies, depending on your taste and pocketbook.