Balsamic Peaches With Crème Fraîche Recipes

MINI PUMPKIN SAGE BALLS WITH BALSAMIC CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook 2 minutes until softened, then stir in the chopped sage, and cook 2 more minutes. Scrape into a large bowl, and stir in the pumpkin puree, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, and black pepper until combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place onto the greased baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until firm and hot, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the frying oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and add the sage leaves. Fry until the bubbles begin to subside and the leaves are crispy. Remove the leaves, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Prepare the dipping sauce by stirring together the sour cream, whipping cream, sugar, and balsamic vinegar until smooth. To serve, sprinkle the pumpkin balls with fried sage leaves and serve with the dipping sauce on the side.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Cut peaches in half and use a spoon to remove the pits. Rub the peach halves together to release their juices, then place cut side down over direct heat, 6 inches from the coals, or over medium-high heat on a gas grill or indoor grill pan. Grill until peaches are lightly charred, soft, and warmed all the way through, 3-4½ minutes.
• To serve, place the peaches on individual serving plates or one large platter. Drizzle with wine, then add freshly ground black pepper. Spoon dollops of crème fraîche over the peaches, then finish with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.

GRILLED PEACHES W/ CRèME FRAîCHE RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk 1/4 cup honey, vinegar, and vanilla in a bowl. Set aside.
• Heat grill on medium-high heat, if possible. Brush fruit generously with half of the glaze. Grill each side until heated through, about 4 minutes per side.
• Whisk together the creme fraiche and the additional 1 tablespoon of honey in bowl to blend. Set aside.
• Arrange 2 grilled fruit halves, cut side up, on each plate. Drizzle with remaining glaze. Spoon the creme fraiche mixture top of grilled fruit.Grate lemon/lime zest for a bright, aromatic citrus punch!

GRILLED NECTARINES WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Whisk 1/2 cup honey, vinegar, and vanilla in small bowl. Whisk crème fraîche and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in medium bowl to blend. (Glaze and crème fraîche mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately. Refrigerate crème fraîche mixture. Rewhisk both before using.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush nectarines generously with half of glaze. Grill until heated through, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Arrange 2 nectarine halves, cut side up, on each plate. Drizzle with remaining glaze. Spoon some crème fraîche mixture into center of each nectarine half and serve.

BALSAMIC PEACHES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Place peaches, cut-side up, in a large casserole dish
• In a medium bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, orange juice, and honey. Mix well. Pour over peaches and let absorb for 15 minutes.
• In a large sauté pan over high heat, place peaches, cut-side down, along with the marinade. Cook for 3 minutes, until softened. Transfer a peach half to each serving dish, add a dollop of crème fraîche, and drizzle marinade from the pan over and around.

BALSAMIC PEACHES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• 1. Place peaches, cut-side up, in a large casserole dish
• 2. In a non-reactive prep bowl, whisk together the dark balsamic vinegar, orange juice, and honey. Pour over peaches and set aside to absorb for 15 minutes.
• 3. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, place peaches, cut-side down, along with the marinade. Cook about 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. If the peaches look like they may start to burn, lower heat. Transfer a peach half to each serving dish, add a dollop of crème fraîche, garnish of orange zest if desired and drizzle marinade from the pan over and around.