Summer Peach

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Summer Peach Spritzer

 

Simple Syrup:

1 cup water

1 cup packed brown sugar

4 stems lemon thyme

¼ cup OWOC Summer Peach Balsamic Vinegar

 

Place simple syrup ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a boil; remove from heat and allow to steep for five minutes. Strain and chill.

 

3-4 fresh ripe peaches – peel, puree

3-4 Tbsp. lemon thyme (leaves only, not stems)

2-3 Tbsp. almond extract

2 cups peach nectar

Simple syrup

1 cup cold sparkling water

Fresh lemon thyme sprigs for garnish

 

Place peaches into a food processor or blender and pulse to a puree. Transfer to a pitcher or bowl and add all remaining ingredients, except sparkling water. Stir to blend; chill until ready to serve. At service, ladle some into each glass and top with ice, sparkling water and fresh thyme sprigs.

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Pork Chops with Tangy Peach Salsa

 

3 Tbsp OWOC Regional EVOO, your choice

1 1/4 cups prepared salsa

1/3 cup OWOC Summer Peach Balsamic Vinegar

4 boneless pork chops

2 Tbsp. taco seasoning

 

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix salsa and vinegar in a small bowl. Coat each side of pork chops with 1 tsp. taco seasoning. Add chops to the pan; cook until deep brown and cooked through, about six minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to a dinner plate and keep warm. Add salsa mixture to the skillet, stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken. Spoon a portion of the sauce over each chop and serve.

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Marinated Cucumbers in Peach Balsamic

 

Peel cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise and use a small spoon to seed.

 

Cut into ¼” slices. Drizzle OWOC Summer Peach balsamic vinegar over cucumbers.

 

Top with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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