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

Arrange the fruit, spices and cooking juices in a large dish or divide between four bowls. At the last moment, put a spoonful of the delicate flakes of spiced wine granita on top of your dessert.

The dough from this recipe can be used with almost any firm fruits, such as pears, peaches, apricots or plums. Find these recipes and more in Food & Wine's guide to fruit tarts.

Brandy-soaked peaches are the treat at the base of this dessert. Put the peaches in a bowl of boiling water for 30 seconds, or just until the skin starts to peel away. Carefully remove from the ...