Vanilla Poached Peaches

Vanilla Poached Peaches Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
• 4 large peaches, pitted and quartered
• Mint leaves or cinnamon, for garnish

Cooking Instructions:

• Place the water, sugar, vanilla bean and scrapings into a saucepan.
• Over low heat stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves.
• Continue to simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
• Add the cut fruit. Poach over low heat for about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the peaches and sauce to small, decorative bowls.
• Garnish with mint leaves or a dusting of cinnamon.
• Serve immediately.

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