Chef Jimmie Jones's Drunken Peaches

Indulge in the sweet and boozy flavors of Chef Jimmie Jones's Drunken Peaches. This recipe combines ripe peaches with a rich syrup infused with bourbon and spices. The peaches are soaked in the syrup overnight to absorb all the delicious flavors. Serve them as a dessert on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. This recipe is perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 6 ripe peaches
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Peel the peaches by making a small 'X' on the bottom of each peach. Place them in a pot of boiling water for about 30 seconds, then transfer them to an ice bath. The skins should easily peel off. Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits.
2. In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, bourbon, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. Place the peach halves in a large glass jar or container. Pour the syrup over the peaches, making sure they are fully submerged. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the peaches to absorb the flavors.
4. Before serving, remove the peaches from the syrup and allow them to come to room temperature. Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
5. Optional: Strain the syrup and reserve for future use in cocktails or other recipes.
6. Enjoy the sweet and boozy Drunken Peaches!

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