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May 1, 2017

Ice Cream Parfaits with Peach Wine Syrup

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I’ve partnered again with the folks at “Got To Be NC” to share with you another amazing North Carolina company – Vineyards on the Scuppernong. Learn how I used their refreshing peach wine to make grown-up ice cream parfaits. I received compensation and free product to bring you this recipe today – thank you to the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services for connecting me with a great local winery and for sponsoring this post.

Ice cream layered in a glass with peaches, blueberries, and peach wine syrup. Garnished with whipped cream and mint

When I moved to the Raleigh, North Carolina area four years ago I encountered a few things I didn’t expect: spirited cross-town college rivalries, friendly Southern-types I thought only existed in novels, and the happy discovery that both the beach and the mountains were within driving distance. Even after four years this great state continues to serve up new discoveries, one of which was my recent introduction to the local wine industry. In North Carolina, a trip to wine country doesn’t require an airline ticket because it’s all right here in our backyard. With about 100 local wineries in the state you don’t have to go too far for a spontaneous Saturday afternoon wine-tasting.

And it was through my partnership with NC Department of Agriculture that I discovered Vineyards on the Scuppernong, a family-owned winery located in Columbia, NC along the shores of the Scuppernong River, not far from the famed Outer Banks. Jack and Grace Bishop, along with their son David (or “Bud” as he’s better known), have been making wine and hosting visitors at the winery (who often arrive by boat thanks to local river tours) for last twelve years. They specialize in fruit wines and offer complimentary tastings, as well as vineyard tours.

When I first learned about their fruit wines I couldn’t help but remember the “fruity” wines I drank in college, the details of which are fuzzy. I have a hazy taste memory of those saccharine-sweet drinks best described as a handful of life-saver candies dissolved in a glass of wine. Much to my delight, one glass of Vineyards on the Scuppernong’s peach wine was enough to erase those haunting memories. Imagine holding a farm-fresh peach, a peach you just purchased at a road-side farm stand in the middle of July. Its scent is sweet with a touch of acidity and faintly tropical. You can’t help but take a bite right there, in your car, with juice dribbling down your chin that leaves your hands and steering wheel sticky with a peachy perfume. It tastes like summer, right? That, my friends, is what you get in every drop of their peach wine. They use nothing but the freshest ingredients.

A glass of peach wine

Ice Cream Parfaits with Peach Wine Syrup

And while enjoying a glass of their wine is wonderful way to end the day, I couldn’t help but take it a few steps further and incorporate their peach wine into a dessert.

I like to think of these ice cream parfaits as the more grown-up version of what you might get at an ice cream shop. Vanilla bean ice cream layered with juicy peaches, sweet blueberries, and, for an adults-only twist, drizzles of a peach wine syrup that takes less than ten minutes to make. The wine syrup adds a light acidity that balances out the richness of the ice cream and offers a little sophisticated surprise as you make your way through the parfait.

Before I get to the recipe you should know all the peach wine goodness can be yours even if you don’t live in North Carolina. Vineyards on the Scuppernong ship their delicious and affordable wines to most states (check availability and shop here).

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A bottle of Peach White Wine with Ice Cream Parfaits

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Ice cream layered in a glass with peaches, blueberries, and peach wine syrup. Garnished with whipped cream and mint

Ice Cream Parfaits with Peach Wine Syrup


★★★★★

5 from 5 reviews

  • Author: April @ Girl Gone Gourmet
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Description

A simple peach wine syrup takes these parfaits to an elevated adults-only level.


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Ingredients

For the Peach Wine Syrup

  • 1/2 cup peach wine
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

For the Parfaits

  • 1 pint vanilla bean ice cream, softened
  • 1/2 cup diced peaches (see note)
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup whipped cream and mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the peach wine syrup: Heat the wine and sugar in a small sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring it to a simmer and let it bubble until the sugar has dissolved. Transfer to a container and place it in the refrigerator to chill.
  2. Make the parfaits: scoop about 1/4 cup of ice cream and place in the bottom of each glass. Top with peaches and blueberries. Add a tablespoon or so of the wine syrup over the fruit. Add another 1/4 cup of ice cream, more fruit, and another drizzle of syrup. Place the parfaits in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to firm up the ice cream. To serve, top with whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint (optional).

Notes

If peaches are not in season, substitute frozen ones – just be sure to thaw them in the refrigerator before using them in the recipe.

  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 387
  • Sugar: 50.5g
  • Sodium: 88.1mg
  • Fat: 15.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 59g
  • Fiber: 2.6g
  • Protein: 4.4g
  • Cholesterol: 58.5mg

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  1. Meghan @ I'm Fixin' To says

    May 9, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    This sounds absolutely delightful! I love peaches in the summer! Thanks for sharing! xx, I’m Fixin’ To

    Reply
  2. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    May 5, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    I love the way you made these perfect for adults. Adulting is hard you know 😉

    Reply
    • April says

      May 5, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      So true! It is hard sometimes 🙂

      Reply
  3. Alyssa Mosher says

    May 5, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    I need this for my afternoon snack today!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    May 3, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    I love fruit parfait. Perfect for summer!

    Reply
  5. Kristen M Chidsey says

    May 3, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    I moved to North Carolina a year ago and like you, love it here. I have yet to visit the wineries. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  6. Baker by Nature says

    May 2, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    Peach wine syrup?! YES PLEASE!

    Reply
  7. Frances Castillo says

    May 2, 2017 at 11:06 am

    Your pictures are gorgeous! This looks like a perfect summer time dessert. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  8. Hadassah says

    May 1, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    Oh this sounds divine! I so love peaches! I am definitely going to try this. Very elegant for company as well!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Rachel says

    May 1, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Your pictures are amazing. I like the idea of an adult-only parfait. Peaches remind me of all things summer, and these parfaits would certainly be a refreshing treat during a hot NC summer.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • April says

      May 1, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      NC summers are exactly what I had in mind for this – can never have too many frozen treat recipes to get through the summer 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jenni says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    It has taken me years to get to the point where I really appreciate muscadine wine, but I have always loved the NC fruit wine. You’re so right–peach wine tastes just like summer. Love your grown up take on peaches and cream. Yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • April says

      May 1, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      Thanks, Jenni!

      Reply
  11. Andrea Bates says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    These look so delicious. They really would be perfect for entertaining, or for – well – making yourself a lovely treat on a quiet night at home. 😉 Love the sweet wines and look forward to trying this one.

    Reply
    • April says

      May 1, 2017 at 5:37 pm

      Thanks so much, Andrea – they’re really easy to make for one or more 🙂

      Reply
  12. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    May 1, 2017 at 11:53 am

    I’m going to have to grab a bottle of that because I love peaches and ice cream!

    Reply
    • April says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      This is a good one for you then!

      Reply
  13. Rosemary says

    May 1, 2017 at 11:43 am

    Peach wine! And now I have to taste it and make these Parfaits. They look and sound amazing. Which I lived closer!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • April says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      Thank you! I wished you lived closer, too – and not just for the wine 🙂 Maybe they ship to Italy?!

      Reply
  14. @Dayngr says

    May 1, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Beautiful blog post and photos. I’m not a big peach lover but this sounds delicious and looks amazing.

    Reply
    • April says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
  15. Jen Busfield says

    May 1, 2017 at 9:52 am

    The way you described that summertime peach experience…totally makes me want to try this wine! I will keep my eyes open for them at the Homegrown Fare.

    Reply
    • April says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      I hope you get a chance to try it!

      Reply
  16. Leigh Powell Hines says

    May 1, 2017 at 9:41 am

    This looks absolutely amazing, April. Gorgeous. This would be perfect for a dinner party.

    Reply
    • April says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks so much, Leigh 🙂

      Reply
  17. Kate | Life of a Ginger says

    May 1, 2017 at 8:31 am

    Oh yum!! I’m not a big wine drinker but these parfaits sound amazing. Looking forward to visiting the Homegrown Fare! It sounds like it will be a lot of fun!

    Reply

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