Chargrilled peaches with fresh basil sabayon Recipe

Chargrilled peaches with fresh basil sabayon Recipe

  • 400g/14oz tin peach halves, drained and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 free-range egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp white wine
  • 6-8 fresh basil leaves, shredded
  1. Preheat the grill to its highest setting. Heat a griddle pan until smoking.
  2. Drizzle the peaches with the olive oil and place cut-side down into a hot griddle pan and chargrill for 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown. Transfer to serving plates and set aside in a warm place.
  3. For the sabayon, place the egg yolks, sugar and wine into a bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Whisk vigorously and constantly until the mixture becomes thick and foaming.
  4. Add the fresh basil and fold through the mixture.
  5. Place the peaches onto a baking sheet. Spoon the sabayon over the peaches and place under the grill to cook for three minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Place the peaches onto a plate and serve.