Description
Poached apricots and peaches with almonds create a delightful dessert that combines luscious, tender fruits with the satisfying crunch of toasted nuts. This elegant dish, bathed in warm honeyed syrup, enhances the natural sweetness of each bite. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself, serve it warm or chilled for a refreshing treat that will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe apricots, halved and pitted
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Wash apricots and peaches under running water. Halve and pit them.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon stick. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves and mixture simmers.
- Gently add apricot and peach halves to the syrup; poach for about 10-12 minutes until tender but intact.
- Transfer cooked fruits to a plate using a slotted spoon; keep syrup on low heat until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toast sliced almonds in another skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown (3-5 minutes).
- Serve poached fruits drizzled with syrup and topped with toasted almonds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, infuse the poaching liquid with white wine or orange juice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; gently reheat before serving.