Peaches

Nothing beats the succulence of sweet, aromatic Mediterranean peaches, bursting with flavour. This juicy, plump fruit provides delicious eating and can be used in so many different and interesting ways. They can be poached in sugar syrup with cinnamon, vanilla and cloves, roasted with cardamom, or pan-fried and caramelised with brown sugar and almonds. In drinks, peaches are perfect partners for Champagne, cassis or calvados. They also work really well with ginger, lemons, oranges, strawberries and hazelnuts. Roast duck is amazingly good with glazed peaches, and sweet-and-sour peach and saffron chutney can really liven up cold meats, pâté and salads during the winter months.