Chile Mote Con Huesillos (A Wheat and Peach Drink)

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1. 1Step 1: Combine dried peaches and water and soak overnight in refrigerator to re-hydrate.
2. 2Step 2: In a large heavy pot, pour sugar and cook over medium heat, moving pan frequently but not stirring until the sugar melts and takes on a light amber hue.
3. 3Step 3: Off heat, careful to avoid any steam or sputtering, add one cup of the soaking water from the peaches.
4. 4Step 4: Stir over medium heat until the caramel has dissolved.
5. 5Step 5: Add the remaining soaking water, peaches, cinnamon stick and lemon (or orange) peel.
6. 6Step 6: Return to a simmer and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
7. 7Step 7: Cool to room temperature then chill until cold.
8. 8Step 8: Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooked mote or barley to the bottom of a tall glass.
9. 9Step 9: Add 2 to 3 peach halves and top off with juice.
10. 10Step 10: Stir in additional sugar or honey to taste.
11. 11Step 11: Serve with a spoon to break up the peaches.