Every two years the peach tree in my grandmother's backyard would produce so many peaches, my mother and whoever was around, would spend days peeling and slicing peaches for pies and jam. By the time the tree was picked clean we'd end up with dozens of pies and I couldn't tell you how many jars of preserves. (What I still can't figure out was why the tree didn't produce peaches every year. Can someone explain that to me?)
Ever since then peaches have been my favorite fruit, at least in the summer. In the fall pears give them a run for that title. Since peaches are just starting to come in season I thought I'd make something a little "fancier" with the first of many peach purchases. And don't worry, pies, jams and other peach dishes coming soon!
