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"The Kirsch-Pfirsich Bowle"

"The Kirsch-Pfirsich Bowle"

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by Sagegreen

"The Kirsch-Pfirsich Bowle"

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by Sagegreen

"The Kirsch-Pfirsich Bowle"

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by Sagegreen

"The Kirsch-Pfirsich Bowle"

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by Sagegreen

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe for Cherries
    This recipe was entered in the contest for A&M Smackdown / Your Best Peach Pie or Tart
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    Sagegreen's Notes: That cherry almost rhymes with peach in German makes this fun to say. This is a slightly more traditional version of a "bowle," great for summer, no cooking required. I am fondly remembering...

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Serves 4

  1. Pit and halve the cherries (kirsch).

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  2. Add the peeled (or unpeeled) and sliced white peaches (pfirsich). Spritz with lemon (this brightens and highlights the fresh fruit flavor). You could substitute yellow peaches if white is not available, or mix together white and yellow

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  3. Cover with the sugar and let stand an hour room temperature.You want at least a few tablespoons of sugar to develop the flavor further. Add a splash of Campari for more depth if you like.

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  4. Chill for several hours (from 8-24).

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  5. Add lots of fruit to a wide-brimmed glass and some wine.

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  6. Garnish with an herbal sprig, if you like.

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  7. The fruit becomes delightfully boozy: Celebrate the "bowle" tradition. Zum Wohl. Prost. Cheers, to the onset (or outset) of summer!

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8 Comments on "The Kirsch-Pfirsich Bowle"

Nog Reply

Details, details. No matter - all the crust is there to do is get the delicious filling to your mouth. Lovely pictures.

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, Niknud, So true!

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

LOL! I think it would be fabulous with a pie or tart or on it's own. My favorite flavor combo of cherries and peaches. Yum!!

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, s. Your slab pie reminded me of this. And there is also a post for an Italian version, too.

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

Peaches and wine were always a favorite of my family. My family always did red wine but i think white wine is better, I just bought a few bottles of Rose and I want to try your recipe with the Rose, one is from a local Long Island vintner and it has peach undertones. Do you think it would be good?

Ab_sum Reply

Absolutely! I have done several with rosé and may even have a post for one. Look at Helen the All Night Diner's Peachy Cooler=http://www.food52.com/recipes/13292_peachy_cooler

Ab_sum Reply

Just added an image of one with both white and yellow peaches, white wine, Campari, and Rainier cherries.

Ab_sum Reply

OK, this is not a pie or tart, but you should savor this drink with a peach pie or tart!

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