Vanilla poached peaches

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.

Serving Information

Serves 4

Nutritional analysis per serving

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

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fruits: 1
Sweets: 2

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Fruits: 1
Sweets: 1 1/2