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.


Brenda C. Hill
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