Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups (330g) sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
4 medium (680g) firm ripe nectarines, halved, seeded
125g raspberries
Procedure:
1. Combine the sugar and vanilla bean and seeds with 1-1/2 cups (375mL) water in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
2. Add the nectarines; simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes or until the nectarines are just tender. Remove from heat; add raspberries and cool in the syrup.
3. Peel the skin from the nectarines and discard. Serve with thick cream or vanilla ice-cream, if desired.
(Not suitable to freeze or microwave)
Servings: 4
Preparation and Cooking: 15 minutes