Pêches Flambées (Flamed Peaches)

Ingredients

• peaches
• kirsch syrup
• arrowroot
• kirsch
• fresh strawberry purée (second method)

Instructions

1. First method: poach the peaches whole in a kirsch syrup and arrange each one in a small timbale.
2. Thicken the poaching syrup lightly with arrowroot and pour it over the peaches.
3. Add heated kirsch and set it alight at the moment of serving.
4. Second method: poach the peaches as above and arrange them on a purée of fresh strawberries.
5. Sprinkle with heated kirsch and set it alight at the last moment.