Vanilla poached peaches
Updated: 2023-07-21
A variety of fruits would work in this delicious after-dinner treat.
Serves 4
- 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
In a saucepan over low heat, combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean and scrapings. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Continue to simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
Add the cut fruit to liquid. Cook, poaching the fruit over low heat for about 5 minutes. Transfer fruit and the liquid to small, decorative bowls. Garnish with mint leaves or a dusting of cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving
Calories: 156
Total carbohydrate: 40 g
Cholesterol:
Dietary fiber:
Monounsaturated fat:
Protein: 1 1/2 g
Saturated fat:
Serving size: 1 peach (4 slices)
Sodium:
Total fat: 0 g