PEACHES IN LILLET (for eight)

8 ripe peaches (about 3 pounds), preferably freestone, peeled and cut into ½ inch wedges

one 750-ml bottle Lillet (a fruity, fortified French wine)

2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

1. Toss peaches, Lillet and basil in a large bowl. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

NOTE: Peaches can be marinated 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

from Eric Ripert, Bon Appetit Magazine, July, 2013

SERVE WITH:  Langues de chat