
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Frozen fruit of any kind can be made the same way; the fruit should be mashed to a smooth pulp, but not thinned too much. In freezing, care should be taken to prevent its getting lumpy.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
break the peaches rather fine and stir all the ingredients together
freeze the whole into form
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Beating egg whites into stiff peaks incorporates air bubbles stabilized by egg proteins, which prevent large ice crystals from forming during freezing, creating a smoother texture similar to Italian ice or semifreddo. The sugar acts as both a sweetener and antifreeze agent, lowering the freezing point and keeping the dessert from becoming rock-solid. Breaking the peaches into a pulp rather than puréeing completely provides textural interest while ensuring even distribution of fruit throughout the frozen mixture.
This dessert must be made at least 4-6 hours ahead or up to 1 week in advance. For best texture, remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly. If frozen for more than 2 days, the mixture may become very firm and will benefit from brief thawing at room temperature.
Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks. Cover surface directly with plastic wrap before sealing to prevent freezer burn. If the dessert becomes too hard, let it stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, or scrape with a fork to create a granita-like texture. Do not refreeze after thawing.
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This dessert must be made at least 4-6 hours ahead or up to 1 week in advance. For best texture, remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly. If frozen for more than 2 days, the mixture may become very firm and will benefit from brief thawing at room temperature.
Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks. Cover surface directly with plastic wrap before sealing to prevent freezer burn. If the dessert becomes too hard, let it stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, or scrape with a fork to create a granita-like texture. Do not refreeze after thawing.