Nectarines Poached in Lavender-Honey Syrup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A sweet end to a dinner party, this unique dessert tastes great any way you prefer to serve it-warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Take care not to overcook the nectarines-they should be tender but not too soft. Ingredients:
4 cups water |
3/4 cup sugar |
3/4 cup honey |
2 teaspoons dried lavender buds |
6 nectarines, halved and pitted (about 1 1/2 pounds) |
6 cups vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt |
fresh lavender sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in lavender buds. Add nectarines. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until nectarines are just tender (do not overcook). Remove nectarines from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid in pan.
2. Bring liquid to a boil, and cook until reduced to 3 cups (about 10 minutes). Cool slightly. Serve syrup with nectarines and yogurt. Garnish with fresh lavender, if desired.
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