Poached Apricots in Vanilla-Thyme Syrup with Crème Fraîche |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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When buying fresh apricots, look for fruit that is plump, fragrant, and gives a little when squeezed. Poaching time depends on the ripeness of the fruit. Ingredients:
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise |
3 cups water |
2 cups sugar |
5 (3- by 3/4-inch) strips fresh lemon zest |
2 large sprigs fresh thyme |
10 fresh apricots, halved and pitted (1 3/4 pound) |
accompaniment: crème fraîche |
Directions:
1. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean with tip of a sharp knife into a 2-quart saucepan and add pod, water, sugar, zest, and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then add apricots and simmer, stirring once or twice, until tender, 2 to 6 minutes (depending on ripeness).
2. Spoon syrup over warm apricots in bowls and top with dollops of crème fraîche.
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