Step 1

If the peaches are ripe they are easy to peel but if they are hard they have to be blanched quickly in a bowl of boiling water.

Step 2

Stone and slice each one into about 6 pieces.

Step 3

Make a light syrup by boiling the sugar or honey in 150ml water for 34 minutes and then allow this to cool.

Step 4

Place everything in a liquidizer or food processor and puree until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into a container suitable for a freezer cover and freeze for 6 hours taking it out every 2 hours to process again in the food processor or whisk in order to achieve a crystal free texture.

Step 6

Remove from the freezer about 15 minutes before it is to be served otherwise it will be too solid.

Step 7

Serve in frozen glasses or bowls and decorate each with a couple of mint leaves.

Step 8

There is no more sumptuous finish to a meal on a hot summer evening or indeed no better treat on a hot summer afternoon. Sometimes I also mix in 34 peeled fresh figs for a really exotic effect.

Step 9

Serves 6