PEACHES give me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Join me (and the rest of the nation) this month in celebrating this versatile fruit.THE PEACH originated in China, and has a colorful history there, symbolizing longevity, abundance and good luck. Myths about the fruit are plentiful, and people considered it magical. The Tree of Life was a peach tree.
PEACHES are high in vitamins A, B and C. They contain about 37 calories a peach and they rank low on the glycemic index. And the juice makes a great moisturizer for your skin. But what I love most is the taste.
CHOCOLATE and peaches go great together. Add a little sherry and almonds and you have a winning dessert. Not too sweet, not too rich. Perfect.
Chocolate-stuffed Peaches
4 peaches, halved and pitted
Stuffing:
1/2 cup fresh rye breadcrumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped
2 T. cocoa
1 T. sherry
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cp. dry white wine
1 1/2 T. sugar
1 T. vegan margarine
1. Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
2. Scoop out and chop centers of peach halves.
3. Mix stuffing ingredients with chopped peach.
4. Place peach halves in oiled baking dish. Fill with
stuffing. Pour wine over peaches, sprinkle with
sugar, dot with margarine.
5. Bake 30 minutes. Serve hot.
Serves 8
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