Wheat Free Orange-Pistachio Poached Peaches
Ripe summer peaches meet a fragrant bath of honey, fresh orange, ginger, cinnamon, and a whisper of turmeric — the result is something that feels far more elegant than the effort involved. The peaches are gently simmered until just tender, then finished with a reduced syrup that concentrates all those warm, citrusy flavors into something almost jewel-like. Scattered pistachios add a satisfying crunch and a little richness that balances the brightness of the orange beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-scanning required — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. This is the kind of dessert that works equally well at a dinner party or as a quiet weeknight treat when peaches are at their peak. Serve it slightly warm or at room temperature, and don't skip spooning every last drop of that syrup over the top.
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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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