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Vanilla poached peaches

Recipe Information

Description:
Vanilla poached peaches is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Peaches
Category Fruit
Meal Brunch; Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Method Poaching
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

  • 4 large peaches, pitted and quartered

  • Mint or cinnamon, for garnish

Directions

  • Add the water, sugar, vanilla bean, and vanilla bean scrapings into a saucepan. Stir the mixture over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Allow the liquid to simmer for 10 minutes or until the liquid becomes thick. Add the peaches, and continue to cook over low heat for 5 minutes until peaches are poached.

  • Transfer the peach sauce mixture to small dessert bowls. Garnish with mint or cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 131 cal

  • Total fat: 0g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 0mg

  • Potassium: 183mg

  • Carbohydrate: 33g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 0g

  • Calcium: 6mg