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Vanilla poached peaches

July 21, 2023

Recipe

A variety of fruits would work in this delicious after-dinner treat.

Serves 4

Satisfying a sweet tooth with fruit helps get that last bit of fiber checked off for the day. You can substitute 4 nectarines, 4 apples, 4 small pears or 8 apricots in place of peaches.

In a saucepan over low heat, combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean and scrapings. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Continue to simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Add the cut fruit to liquid. Cook, poaching the fruit over low heat for about 5 minutes. Transfer fruit and the liquid to small, decorative bowls. Garnish with mint leaves or a dusting of cinnamon. Serve immediately.

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
4 large peaches, pitted and quartered
Mint leaves or cinnamon, for garnish

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils 1 Fruits Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans 2 Sweets Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates Fats 1 Fruits Protein and dairy 1 1/2 Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 156 Calories 40 g Total carbohydrate 0 mg Cholesterol 2 g Dietary fiber Trace Monounsaturated fat Potassium 1 1/2 g Protein Trace Saturated fat 1 peach (4 slices) Serving size Trace Sodium 0 g Total fat