Hidden under sunset-colored velvet, the peach pulp is an exquisite delicacy. Unfortunately, nature does not give the opportunity to enjoy it fresh as long as we would like. Gentle peaches spoil very quickly, so cooks offer all sorts of ways to prepare this juicy delicacy for the future. One of the most ancient, proven for centuries options for preserving the taste and aroma of this fruit can be considered candied fruits.
Ingredients:
- peaches - 1 kg;
- granulated sugar - 1 kg;
- water - 1 tbsp.
Cooking
1. All that is needed to prepare a delicious dessert is the peaches themselves, sugar, a small amount of water and patience. Particular attention should be paid to the choice of fruits. For the preparation of candied peaches, only unripe specimens are suitable. At least one side of them should be still green. Such peaches can better boil. And of course, fruits must be healthy and strong.
All fruit must be thoroughly rinsed. Velvet skin should be gently wiped with a damp, clean sponge.
2. Then it should be cut with a knife or a special vegetable peeler. The skin, cut from all the fruits you need to shift into the pan, pour 2 cups boiling water and cook for 20 minutes.
3. In the meantime, peeled peaches must be cut into slices.
4. The broth obtained from the peel should be drained. Pour sugar into a basin for boiling candied fruit. In it you need to pour 1 cup of broth and boil.
5. When the sugar is completely dissolved, you should add peaches into the syrup. After boiling, the pelvis should be immediately removed from the fire.
6. After 5 minutes, the peaches must be placed in a colander and let the syrup drain. It is better to do this in small portions so that the tender fruits will not be crushed.
7. After 2 hours, the slices should be spread out on a tray and put to dry on a sunny windowsill.
8. After 1 day, the remaining syrup must be boiled again. The blanching procedure should be repeated exactly. After it, the lobules should be left to dry under the sun until a dense, non-sticky crust forms on them.
9. Finished candied peaches should be sprinkled with powdered sugar and stored in a dry container until next season.
