Cashew Free Orange-Pistachio Poached Peaches
Ripe summer peaches meet a fragrant, honey-kissed poaching liquid built from fresh orange juice, grated ginger, cinnamon, and a whisper of turmeric — the result is something that looks stunning and tastes even better. The peaches turn silky and tender while still holding their shape, then get bathed in a reduced syrup that's glossy, citrusy, and just sweet enough. Finishing the dish with roughly chopped dry-roasted pistachios adds a satisfying crunch and a nutty richness that plays beautifully against the soft fruit. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns around cashews specifically, this dessert is a genuinely elegant option — pistachios bring all the texture and flavor you want without any of the worry. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan, which makes cleanup almost as satisfying as the dish itself. Serve it slightly warm or at room temperature, and don't skip spooning every last drop of that reduced syrup over the top — it's the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on everything.
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4 servings
For the poaching liquid
- 2 cups water
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced (about ½ cup juice)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For the peaches
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
For serving
- ⅓ cup dry-roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp orange zest, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, honey, orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, cinnamon stick, and ground turmeric in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then add the peach halves cut-side down. Reduce the heat to medium-low and poach, turning once halfway through, until the peaches are just tender when pierced with the tip of a knife but still hold their shape, 8–12 minutes depending on ripeness.
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