Nectarines Poached in Lavender-Honey Syrup |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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You can serve this warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Take care not to overcook the nectarines - they should be tender but not too soft. A Cooking Light recipe. Ingredients:
4 cups water |
3/4 cup sugar |
3/4 cup honey |
2 teaspoons dried lavender blossoms |
6 nectarines, halved and pitted |
fresh lavender, sprigs to garnish (optional) |
Directions:
1. Bring the water, sugar, and honey to a boil in a Dutch oven, stirring to dissolve sugar.
2. Stir in lavender buds.
3. Add nectarines.
4. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minute or until nectarines are just tender (DO NOT OVERCOOK).
5. Remove nectarines with a slotted spoon, reserving the liquid in pan.
6. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minute.
7. Cook slightly and serve with nectarines. Garnish with fresh lavender if desired.
8. NOTE: You can also serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or vanilla frozen yogurt.
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