Peach

Pêche

What it is

Its Latin name says “Persian”, but the peach is Chinese — the West simply met it halfway along the trade routes. In Chinese legend, the peaches of immortality ripen once every few thousand years, and the gods wait for them.

In the kitchen

A ripe peach smells ripe from a step away. Split it, grill it cut-side down, and serve it with almost anything creamy.

Goes with

Almond Raspberry Vanilla Prosciutto di Parma Basil Honey

Same species

Bergeron apricot Almond Almond flour Almond oil Amardine Amarena cherry in syrup

Also used with

Anise hyssop Apricot kernel oil Ceylon tea Darjeeling tea Raspberry eau-de-vie Fresh green hazelnut

In season alongside

Apricot Blueberry Cantaloupe melon Mara des Bois strawberry Greengage Lychee

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