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Sun-dried peaches

by Mike Filigenzi » Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:57 pm

Got a couple of baggies of these with the CSA basket. Anyone have any ideas on what to do with them other than just eat them?
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Re: Sun-dried peaches

by Karen/NoCA » Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:41 pm

You can put them into cookies or muffins. Last year I tried freezing fresh peaches just like I do berries, to have in the winter. They were fine when still a bit frosty, but the remaining peaches turned dark and were awful. I think I will try drying them this summer.
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Re: Sun-dried peaches

by Jenise » Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:25 pm

Mike Filigenzi wrote:Got a couple of baggies of these with the CSA basket. Anyone have any ideas on what to do with them other than just eat them?


Hmmm...a fruit confit with fennel seeds and peppercorns to spoon over good goat cheese? Just soak in warm EVOO. I've soaked sun-dried tomatoes that way and combined with garlic and parsley to spoon over brie, and have confitted fresh bing cherries in summer for chevre. Should be great with peaches. :)
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Re: Sun-dried peaches

by Mike Filigenzi » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:07 pm

Jenise wrote:
Mike Filigenzi wrote:Got a couple of baggies of these with the CSA basket. Anyone have any ideas on what to do with them other than just eat them?


Hmmm...a fruit confit with fennel seeds and peppercorns to spoon over good goat cheese? Just soak in warm EVOO. I've soaked sun-dried tomatoes that way and combined with garlic and parsley to spoon over brie, and have confitted fresh bing cherries in summer for chevre. Should be great with peaches. :)


Very interesting idea! I'll have to give that a try.
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Re: Sun-dried peaches

by Cynthia Wenslow » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:19 pm

How about a tart? It would be simple and showcase the rich taste and texture.
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Re: Sun-dried peaches

by John Tomasso » Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:37 am

made into chutney and stuffed into pork chops?
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Re: Sun-dried peaches

by Mike Filigenzi » Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:42 pm

Thanks to all y'all. All of these ideas sound good and I think I have enough peaches to try them all.
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