Chinese Honey Peaches
4 servings
35 minutes
Honey peaches in Chinese style are an exquisite dessert where juicy fruits transform into a sweet masterpiece with the aroma of cinnamon and honey. Inspired by traditional Chinese steaming techniques, this recipe preserves the tenderness of the peaches and reveals their natural sweetness. The peaches are first peeled and then steamed with sugar, giving them a rich, caramelized flavor. The syrup plays a special role, intertwining honey's softness with cinnamon's spiciness, turning the fruit into a true delicacy. This dessert is perfect as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to tea. Its harmonious taste—a balance between the fruit's freshness and the depth of sweet notes—makes it a favorite choice for cozy evenings and festive tables.
1
Wash the peaches, blanch them in boiling water, and then immediately dip them in ice water. After these procedures, the skin will come off easily. Cut the fruits in half and remove the pits.
- Peaches: 6 pieces
2
Fill a steamer pot halfway with water and place it on the heat. Sprinkle 1 tsp of sugar at the bottom of a large bowl (that can be placed in the pot or suspended by its edges), add peach halves, and top with 3 tbsp of sugar. Steam for 10 minutes.
- Sugar: 5 tablespoon
3
Carefully remove the bowl and pour the released peach juice into a separate container, using a slotted spoon to place the peaches on a plate.
4
Pour 3 tablespoons of water into a saucepan and add the remaining sugar. Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes. Add honey and cinnamon, as well as peach juice, to the resulting syrup. Continue cooking until the syrup becomes thick and sticky.
- Sugar: 5 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon
5
Pour syrup over peach halves and chill.