Holiday Spiced Peaches

Capture the flavors of the season with Holiday Spiced Peaches, a truly irresistible treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This recipe transforms fresh, juicy peaches into a warm, aromatic delight, simmered in a spiced syrup infused with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and a hint of nutmeg. Sweetened with a perfect balance of sugar and honey, and brightened by vanilla and a splash of lemon juice, these peaches are tender yet hold their shape, making them perfect for desserts or brunch. Serve them over velvety ice cream, fluffy pancakes, or creamy yogurt, or enjoy them solo as a cozy treat. Ready in under an hour, these spiced peaches are a festive addition to your holiday table and can even be refrigerated for up to five days, ensuring you savor the magic of the season a little longer.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 whole fresh peaches
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 star anise
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Begin by blanching the peaches to make peeling easier. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath in a separate large bowl.

Step 2

Cut a small 'X' at the bottom of each peach with a knife and carefully place them into the boiling water for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the peaches immediately to the ice bath to cool. Once cooled, peel off the skins using your fingers or a small knife.

Step 4

Halve the peaches and remove the pits. Set the peach halves aside while you prepare the spiced syrup.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, granulated sugar, honey, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and star anise. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes to infuse the spices into the syrup.

Step 7

Add the peach halves to the saucepan with the syrup. Lower the heat and let the peaches simmer for 10-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender but not mushy.

Step 8

Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and ground nutmeg, then remove the saucepan from heat.

Step 9

Allow the spiced peaches to cool slightly in the syrup. Serve warm, or transfer them to a container with the syrup and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Step 10

Serve the Holiday Spiced Peaches as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt, or enjoy them on their own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1662.8 grams (1662.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1324

Total Fat 5.70g	7%
Saturated Fat 0.40g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 40mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 339.20g	123%
Dietary Fiber 19.30g	69%
Total Sugars 311.00g
Protein 10.70g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 230mg	18%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 2034mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.5%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 93.5%