6 | Whole | Fresh peaches |
1 | Whole | Cinnamon stick |
1/4 to 1/2 | Bottle | Red wine |
1/2 | Cup | Sugar (super fine) |
Ground cinnamon for garnish | ||
Preheat oven to 350°. Pour boiling water over the peaches and leave for about 30 to 60 seconds; then remove with a slotted spoon and slip off the skins. If the skins are stubborn, return the peaches briefly to the water. Remove the pits. Put the peaches into a baking dish in which they "just" fit, tuck the cinnamon stick in between them and pour over enough wine to cover the peaches. Sprinkle the fine sugar over all and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the peaches are tender. Remove from the oven, discard the cinnamon stick, turn the peaches over and leave to cool in the wine, turning once or twice more. Serve dusted lightly with ground cinnamon.