FRESH PEACHES IN VANILLA SYRUP

Ingredients:
Large peaches - 6
Vanilla sugar - 225 gms
Water - 600 ml

Method:

• Put the peaches in a large bowl and cover with boiling water.
• Leave for 2 minutes, then drain and peel.
• Cut the peaches in half and remove and discard the stones.
• Dissolve the sugar in the water in a large saucepan.
• Add the peach halves, cover the pan and simmer gently for 5 minutes, or until the peaches are just tender.
• Using a slotted spoon remove the peaches from the syrup and arrange them in a serving dish.
• Increase the heat and boil the syrup rapidly until it reduces ad thickens a little, then pour it over the fruit.
• Serve cold.