Tyler Malek likes to simmer peaches in a syrup made with vanilla bean paste and black rum, which has more smokiness and complexity than regular light rum.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of ice with water. Cut a small X in the bottom of each peach. Boil peaches until skins loosen, about 1 minute. Transfer to ice bath and let cool.
Peel and pit peaches and cut into 3/4-in. wedges.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, rum, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until syrup comes to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, add peaches and vanilla bean paste, and simmer until fruit is slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt to taste. Let cool, then enjoy!
* Find black rum at liquor stores and vanilla bean paste at well-stocked grocery stores and williams-sonoma.com.
Make ahead: Chilled airtight, up to 5 days.
6 servings
1/4 cup
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.