Peach & Mint Compote
A gorgeous summer compote: peach & mint
Because when the fruit is fresh and the herbs are a growin’ we make compote. This little brainchild of mine came after looking at a bunch of fresh peaches and wondering how I could sass them up. The mint came to mind and honestly, the rest is recipe history. The sharpness of the peach combined with the fresh sweetness of the mint (because yes, mint does have a sweetness) just pairs so beautifully.
Since there is a sweetness to the mint, this compote works great on something like toast or a biscuit. This way you get the balance of sweet citrus against something a little more, well, bread-y.
I just love how a compote this good can be thrown together with just four ingredients, in a single pot. That being said, with fresh peaches you do need to peel them for this recipe but my eyes have been opened to the wisdom that is blanching your peaches. It’s so quick and the way the skin pulls off of those round peach bottoms is like butter I tell you.
So if you’re looking for a fresh new compote to impress at your next breakfast or afternoon tea, give this minty peach compote a go.
Yields: approx. 1 ½ cups of compote
Ingredients:
400g fresh peaches, peeled and cubed
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 lemons, zested and juiced
3 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
Directions:
Blanch your peaches so you can peel them. Fill a bowl with ice water and set it by the stove and bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully drop in 2-3 peaches at a time, making sure they are submerged under the boiling water for a minimum of 35-40 seconds. Then use a slotted spoon to scoop them out and immediately place them into the ice bath. Leave them there for at least 20 seconds before removing them and placing them on a cutting board.
Once your peaches are blanched, use a small knife to cut a “+” at the base of the peach, only barely cutting into it. You mainly want to cut through the skin here. Use the blade of the knife to lift a corner of the peach skin up and then peel back gently. The skin should release fairly easily from the fruit.
Once all of your peaches are peeled, remove the pit and cut into cubes
Combine everything except the mint in a pot and stir to combine
Place your pot over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil, stirring regularly
As peaches are fairly juicy, boil your compote, stirring regularly, until the mixture is reduced by half (about 15-20 minutes)
Remove your compote from the heat and stir in the chopped mint
Once the mint is stirred in, immediately pour it into a heatproof bowl and allow it to cool at room temperature. Once the mixture has cooled to room temperature, cover, and place in the fridge to cool completely. It will thicken as it cools so don’t worry if it seems liquidy when you pour it from the pot
It’s so good and refreshing! If you enjoy this minty peach compote, tag @accentgolden in your posts on social!
