Georgia Peach Recipes

GEORGIA SPICED PEACHES

Steps:

• Peel peaches and set aside. In a large pot over medium high heat, boil sugar, vinegar and water until the syrup is moderately thick.
• Add cloves, cinnamon and peaches. Bring to boil stirring occasionally until the peaches can be pierced to the pit with a fork.
• Fill sterilized canning jars with peaches. Continue boiling syrup until heavy and add to peaches to cover.
• In a large stock pot, pour water half way to top with boiling water. Using a holder, carefully lower jars into pot. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Add more boiling water to cover them, about 2 inches above the tops. Bring to a boil and cover, processing for 35 minutes. Remove jars from pot. Put jars on a wood or cloth surface, several inches apart and allow to cool. Jars will be sealed.

GEORGIA PEACH PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a large glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites until they can hold a peak. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar, while continuing to whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold in saltines, vanilla, baking powder and pecans. Spread evenly into an ungreased 9 inch deep dish pie plate.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven, and cool. The crust will puff and crack as it cools.
• When crust is completely cool, arrange sliced peaches over the top. Cover with aluminum foil to protect their color until serving. Top with sweetened whipped cream just before serving.

GEORGIA PEACH

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a shaker with crushed ice and shake.
• Serve!

GEORGIA PEACH PIE

Steps:

• Prepare Crust: In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour and salt; using pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Sprinkle 5 to 6 tablespoon cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over flour mixture; toss with fork to blend lightly but evenly.
• When mixture forms ball, knead gently 2 or 3 times.
• Divide dough in half.
• On lightly floured surface, roll out half dough to 12-inch circle; fit into 9-inch pie plate; trim, leaving 1-inch overhang.
• Roll out remaining half dough to 12-inch circle; using sharp knife cut circle into ten strips, each about 1-inch wide; set aside.
• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare filling: In large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, and grated peel; toss well.
• Pour filling into prepared crust.
• Arrange reserved strips of dough in lattice pattern over filling; trim strips to match lower of crust overhang.
• Dampen overhang lightly with water; turn up over ends of strips and seal.
• Flute edge decoratively.
• Brush lattice strips and edge of crust with milk; bake 50 minutes until bubbling and crust is golden brown.

FRESH GEORGIA PEACH COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine the vodka, peach liqueur, peaches, and ice in a blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Add the raspberries and blend briefly, until berries are broken but not completely blended in to the drink.
• Pour into two balloon glasses and garnish with fresh mint.

GEORGIA PEACH CAKE

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; stir well. Cut in 1/4 cup butter with a pastry blender until topping mixture is crumbly. Cover and chill. This will be your topping.
• Combine 1/3 cup sugar, tapioca, and nutmeg in a large heavy saucepan; stir well. Stir in peaches and lemon juice. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, 6 to 8 minutes or until the mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly. Spoon into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Set aside and keep warm.
• Combine sour cream and soda in a small bowl; stir well. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Beat 1/4 cup butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg, beating well. Add the sour cream mixture and vanilla, stirring until blended.
• Combine 3/4 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Mix at low speed just until blended. Spoon the batter over the warm peach mixture. Sprinkle the chilled topping mixture over the batter.
• Bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.