Vanilla poached peaches
A variety of fruits would work in this delicious after-dinner treat.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 peach (4 slices)
Calories: 156
Serving size
1 peach (4 slices)
Calories
156
Monounsaturated fat
Trace
Saturated fat
Trace
Total fat
0 g
Sodium
Trace
Cholesterol
0 mg
Dietary fiber
2 g
Protein
1 1/2 g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
(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
Directions
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.
