Holiday – Peaches and Champagne

I love this elegant and simple dessert any time of year. Summer brings fresh ripe peaches, but this is an ideal winter holiday dessert for a party or intimate evening. If you cannot find fresh peaches, the frozen varieties are easy with excellent results.

After a rich and hearty holiday meal, try Peaches in Champagne for dessert.

I originally found this recipe in a book about France, published in the l970s. I still remember the recipe.

Peaches in Champagne or sparkling wine

Ingredients:

6 ripe peaches or about 2 packages of frozen peaches, thawed

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 bottle of semi sweet, or semi dry sparkling wine

Method:

Place sliced, peeled and thawed peaches in a pretty glass bowl.

Add sugar and sparkling wine.
Chill for about two hours before serving.

Tips:

You can make it two hours early, yet the bubbles keep their sparkle.

This serves the three Hills perfectly, but could serve four after a hearty meal.

If there are any wine marinated peaches left over, there won’t be, toss them in your oatmeal or pancakes the next morning. Or, add more champagne and have a Bellini cocktail for brunch.

Try a sprig of fresh mint for a garnish.