Cherries Poached in Vanilla - Cerises Pochees

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   Combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan.

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   Place over low heat and stir until sugar dissolves.

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   Raise the heat to high and bring the syrup to a boil.

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   Stir in the fruit and the lemon juice.

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   Cover the fruit with a lid slightly smaller than the diameter of the saucepan.

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   This will keep the fruit submerged in the syrup.

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   Reduce the heat to low and cook about 8 minutes.

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   Allow the fruit to cool in the syrup, still covered, to room temperature.

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   Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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