Peach & Basil Infused Maple Syrup

Truth be told, this recipe was born because I had a few peaches in the fridge that were growing a bit over-ripe and I didn't want them to go to waste! When a birthday brunch for a close friend was moved from a nearby restaurant to our home, the birthday girl's favorite, pancakes, had to be on the menu and we used the slightly over-ripe peaches, some fresh basil, orange juice and a bit of maple syrup to create this perfect pancake topper. It won brunch! The measurements for this recipe are based on yellow peaches that had a really good balance of sweetness & acidity, so depending on the flavor of your peaches you may need to adjust the amounts slightly. The peaches are meant to be the star, with a touch of maple to pull it all together. Serve over the pancakes with sliced bananas, grilled peaches or fresh berries for a really outstanding taste.