Brandied Poached Peaches

1. 1

   Bring sugar, orange juice, water, zest, and vanilla bean to a boil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

2. 2

   Add peaches, stem ends up.

3. 3

   Cover pan and reduce heat, then poach peaches at a bare simmer 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn peaches over and continue to poach, covered, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes more.

5. 5

   Transfer peaches with a slotted spoon to a bowl or shallow dish to cool, reserving poaching liquid in saucepan.

6. 6

   Lift out vanilla bean pod and scrape seeds into poaching liquid, then boil liquid until reduced to about 1 cup, 10 to 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Pour syrup through a sieve into a small bowl or glass measure and cool.

8. 8

   Stir in brandy (to taste).

9. 9

   Peel peaches and serve whole with syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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