Recipe: Vanilla poached peaches

Dietitian's tip: You can substitute 4 nectarines, 4 apples, 4 small pears or 8 apricots in place of the peaches.

Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving

Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving

SERVES 4

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

Place the water, sugar, vanilla bean and scrapings into a saucepan. Over low heat stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Continue to simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Add the cut fruit. Poach over low heat for about 5 minutes.

Transfer the peaches and sauce to small, decorative bowls. Garnish with mint leaves or a dusting of cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)

Calories	131	Cholesterol	0 mg
Protein	trace	Sodium	trace
Carbohydrate	33 g	Fiber	1 g
Total fat	trace	Potassium	186 mg
Saturated fat	trace	Calcium	6 mg
Monounsaturated fat	trace