Juicy peach has functions of skin-beautifying, stomach clearing, lung nourishing, and expectorant. Its protein content is twice that of apples and grapes, and seven times that of pears; iron content is three times that of apples and five times that of pears. It is known as the "Queen of Fruits", rich in multiple vitamins, of which vitamin C is the highest.
Peach iced tea
(cr. Lulu Grimes, goodfood)
Beat the heat on summer days with a refreshing glass of peach iced tea. Sure to be a hit with the whole family, you could also make it with raspberries.
Ingredients
5 ripe peaches, 4 stoned and chopped, 1 sliced to serve
4 teabags.
Method
Tip the sugar into a pan with 250ml water. Bring to the boil slowly, ensuring the sugar is fully dissolved. Add the chopped peaches and cook until very soft. Remove from the heat, mash the peaches with a fork, and leave to infuse for 1 hr.
Sieve the syrup through a fine sieve into a jug, mashing the fruit to release all the liquid. The syrup will keep in the fridge for one week.
Put the teabags in a large heatproof jug and pour over 2 litres boiling water. Leave to steep for 4 mins, then carefully remove the teabags. Leave to cool, then transfer to the fridge until chilled.
Stir the peach syrup into the iced tea with some ice, or pour a little of the syrup into tall glasses and add the tea. Top up with more water, sparkling water or ice. Add peach slices to serve.
Citrus peach cooler
(cr. Lulu Grimes, goodfood)
A refreshing non-alcoholic drink, perfect for a summer garden party. If you want to make it boozy, add a little peach schnapps.
Ingredients
Method
Put the lemon juice and lime juice into a large jug. Add the sliced lemon and lime, and a handful of ice cubes. Add peach nectar to fill about one-third of the jug and top up to fill with lemonade.
Add the strawberries and top up with sparkling water and mint sprigs.
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