Seasonal Recipe Box: Summer

I Dream of Peaches and Cream

Serves 1-3

You can find orange blossom water in specialty stores, Middle Eastern groceries, and some large supermarkets. I like to use orange blossom honey, which is fabulous in this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 very ripe, sweet, and juicy tree-ripened peaches, peeled and cut into big chunks (pit removed)
• 3/4 cup raw heavy cream, crème fraîche, or yogurt
• 1 heaping teaspoon raw, local honey
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water, or to taste
• A few ice cubes if you like cold drinks, or if it's a hot summer night

Procedure:

1. Blend all the ingredients together, using a standard blender or immersion blender, until smooth.
2. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary (add more honey if it's not sweet enough, more dairy if it's too sweet).
3. Pour into a special glass like a wineglass.
4. Drink as slowly as you can, savoring every bit.

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