Sliced Peaches On Semolina Crostini With Rhododendron Honey

Serves: 2

Jolie Turcotte

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

47

Sweetness

50

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Split each peach in half and remove the stone

2

Discard the stone and slice each peach half into 3 wedges

3

Place in a medium mixing bowl and set aside

4

Combine the nectar, rhododendron honey, vanilla, and 2 branches of lemon verbena in a medium saucepot

5

Bring to a simmer over a medium heat and reduce by half

6

Season with lemon juice and, if necessary, a pinch of salt

7

While the sauce is reducing, lightly brush each slice of semolina bread with some extra virgin olive oil

8

Toast under a hot broiler until lightly browned

9

Set the slices on a warm plate and cover with a dry towel to keep warm

10

Strain the nectar and honey mixture over the peaches and gently toss the peaches until well coated

11

Place a toasted slice of semolina bread in the center of each of 4 warmed plates

12

Divide the peaches equally onto each slice of toast using a slotted spoon

13

This will allow some syrup to remain in the bowl

14

Drizzle the remaining syrup over each plate and garnish with the remaining branches of lemon verbena