Peaches in Wine

Peaches in Wine
Serves 4 (Easy)

This is the quintessential summer dinner party dessert. It’s nearly effortless and uses no heat- and it tastes so good even the peaches are grateful! Make sure to use a wine that you’d drink and enjoy.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Make Ahead: The peaches need to sit in the wine for several hours; let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.
Tip: Serve with Italian amaretti cookies

1 bottle Pinot Noir or Zinfandel
3-4 ripe but firm peaches

Wash the peaches. Slice each into 8 wedges; place in a large glass bowl. Pour red wine over and let stand, covered, at room temperature for several hours and up to overnight.

To Serve: Using a slotted spoon, remove peaches from the wine and transfer to 4 large wine glasses. Spoon a little wine over top.


A radio host, television personality and cooking school director, Amy Tobin has her finger on the pulse of what the home cook really wants. The recipes included in her book, Amy's Table: Food for Family and Friends, are do-able and feature fresh, accessible ingredients. Most are quick and easy because Amy feels "Great cooking should be great fun" Her passion for good food is matched by her passion for a warm and comfortable dining experience each and every time that a guest joins her at Amy's Table. Her favorite part of any gathering is the relaxed and contented mood at the end of a good meal. Home cooks will share that same contentment at their own tables when they prepare dishes from Amy's Table.

Reprinted with permission. Copyright: Amy's Table: Food for Family and Friends Orange Frazer, Wilmington, OH

Complementary Wines: Champagne, Gewürztraminer Late Harvest, Icewine, Pinot Noir, Port: vintage

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