Mei kwei tao (pickled peaches in red rose pet

50 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
50Peaches
2poundsSugar
1cupWater
1pintVinegar
1tablespoonSalt
Red roses
Cloves

Directions

Boil sugar, vinegar, water and salt for 20 minutes. Dip peaches in hot water for three minutes, then rub off fur with a towel. Place on the stem of each peach a red rose. Stick four cloves through rose on to the peach. Cook rosed peaches in syrup until soft.