Best Peaches In Lillet Recipes

Lillet-Poached Apricots image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 55m

Yield Makes 10 apricot halves

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bottle (750 ml) Lillet
3 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
4 green cardamom pods, slightly split open
2 star-anise pods
5 apricots (about 1 pound), halved and pitted
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

Bring wine, water, sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, and spices to a simmer in a medium pot, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Add apricots, pushing down gently so fruit is submerged. Cover surface with a parchment round and simmer just until apricots are tender when pierced with a knife, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer as done to a dish, using a slotted spoon, and cover with another piece of parchment. 2. Bring poaching liquid to a boil and cook until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 40 minutes; strain. Let apricots and reduced liquid cool, then serve together with whipped cream.

Peach Salad with Melon and Lillet image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 peaches (1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, plus donut peaches for serving (optional)
1/2 cantaloupe (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
1/4 yellow or red seedless watermelon, cut into a combination of slices and balls (or as desired)
1 lime
2 tablespoons Lillet Rosé or Blanc
Fleur de sel or other flaky sea salt
Fresh basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

Arrange peaches and melons on a serving platter. Zest lime directly over them, then cut in half and squeeze half of its juice (about 1 tablespoon) over them. Drizzle with Lillet and sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate 1 hour. Serve, topped with basil leaves and garnished with donut peaches.