spiced peaches

This particular spiced peach recipe is simple and easy. The taste goes well with ham. Spiced peaches can also be served drizzled in their sauce over vanilla ice cream. And for some trivia to go with the recipe, a google search revealed that the peach tree was first domesticated in China. The word peach is descended from a Latin word meaning Persian apple, from an old misconception that peaches came from Persia (Iran today). Peaches are now grown all over the world. The John Steinbeck novel Sweet Thursday and Cannery Row are set in the context of the peach canning industry of California.

• 1 C sugar

• 1/2 C vinegar

• 2 large cans peach halves

• 12 whole cloves

• 3 cinnamon sticks

1. Bring the sugar, vinegar, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to a boil in a pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until all the sugar is dissolved.

2. Put the peaches in a bowl. Pour the sugar mixture over the peaches and let cool.

3. Refrigerate the peaches. The spiced peaches will taste best after being refrigerated for several days.

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