Made Basil Peach-Topping

If you live in Dallas we are in the 39th day of 100+ degree weather.  So grab some basil and fresh peaches and make this amazingly EASY and DELICIOUS summer treat.  I don't really know if Pioneer Woman comes up with her own recipes…a question I would love to ask her if invited to her ranch for a meal.  Whatever the case, Vanilla Ice Cream with Basil-Peach Topping was a hit with my family a few weekends ago.  After having Made Dinner with Mom we celebrated her birthday with this…

2 whole peaches, pitted and chopped
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
18 whole basil leaves, washed
Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream (or whatever is your favorite brand)

Place chopped peaches in bowl.  Set aside.  In a saucepan, combine sugar and water.  Stir to combine.  Turn on heat to medium-high and boil for 3-5 minutes, until syrup is thicker but not yet starting to turn color.  Remove from heat and allow to cool for a couple of minutes.

Pour warm syrup in blender.  Throw in basil leave.  Pulse once quickly for larger chunks of basil; blend for a few seconds for a more green syrup.

 Pour basil syrup over chopped peaches.  Allow to sit a few minutes.  If your liquid is a green tint you are on track!!

I love these footed dessert bowls from Crate & Barrel - another wedding present we serve with often.

Spoon peach-basil mixture over your ice cream and serve immediately.  Refrigerate your sauce and have dessert a few more times days later.