Poached Peaches with Vanilla & Mint

Poached Peaches with Vanilla & Mint
Preparation time is 5minutes
Cook time is 20minutes
Total time is 25minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

7 Ingredients

Number of servings
4
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 sprig mint
  • 4 peaches
  • 1 lemon, used to make 2 strips of zest
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 2tablespoons mint (to garnish)
  • 3 cup yoghurt (to serve)

Method

Step 1 of 4

Cut an 'X' through the skin at the base of each peach with a knife. Combine 3 cups water, sugar, zest and mint in a saucepan. split vanilla bean and scrape seeds into the pan. Stir over medium heat for about 3 minutes until sugar has dissolved.

Step 2 of 4

Add peaches to syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook, turning occasionally, until peaches are tender. Use a skewer to test fruit after about 8 minutes (the cooking time will vary, depending on the ripeness of the peaches you use).

Step 3 of 4

Transfer fruit to a bowl and set aside to cool. Return pan to heat. Boil for 5 minutes.

Step 4 of 4

Meanwhile, using a small knife, peel skin from peaches. Halve and remove stones. Place 2 halves into each serving bowl and drizzle with some of the syrup. Garnish with mint. Serve with yoghurt.

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