Chef John's Peach Melba

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine raspberries, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, water, and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar dissolves and berries collapse, 2 to 3 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Remove from heat and strain into a bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine 2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and split vanilla bean in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place peach halves with cut sides up in the syrup and simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes per side, basting with the syrup occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool in the syrup.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 4 hours.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove peach skins and serve each peach half on top of a scoop of ice cream in a bowl. Spoon the raspberry sauce over the top. Garnish with toasted, slivered almonds.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)