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Originally shared on the web 01/31/2013

2 lbs. peaches
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. whipping cream
1/2 c. white wine or apple juice
zest of 1 lemon
Garnish: chopped and sliced peach, fresh mint sprigs and chopped mint leaves

Dip peaches, one at a time, into boiling water to cover one minute. Plunge peaches immediately into ice water to stop the cooking process, drain and slip skins off. Cut peaches into quarters. Bring sugar and water to boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat and add peach quarters; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Cool. Process peach mixture in batches in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat and add peach quarters; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Cool. Process peach mixture in batches in a food process or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Stir together peach mixture, whipping cream, wine or apple juice, and lemon zest. Chill for 2 hours. Garnish as desired. Makes 5 servings.