Sweet Vanilla Peaches (Pears)

Serves 4
Preparation Time 5 minutes (several hours of refrigeration is needed)
Cooking Time 10 minutes



Ingredients


8 ripe peaches ( peeled and cored pears)
3 cups white wine
2 tbsp honey
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise


Garnish

mint leaves



Method

1. Place the peaches in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and leave for 1 minute, drain and remove skins- they will slip off easily.


2. Combine white wine, honey and vanilla bean in a large pan. Stir over low hear till honey dissolved. Add peaches and poach till fruit is tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then refrigerate for several hours. Remove vanilla bean, wash and store for re-use another time. Serve peaches in stemmed glasses with poaching liquid and garnish with mint.