If you want to elevate your peaches to an ethereal yet super simple dessert, simply poach them in these two ingredients.

Strain the syrup into a bowl and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cut the baked ricotta into squares and serve with the poached peaches and syrup. Garnish with lemon verbena sprigs.

Sometimes peeling is done simply because it makes the fruit look nicer. For a dessert such as poached peaches, peeling can be a good option, but it definitely isn’t required. There are two ways ...