Nectarines Poached In Lavender-honey Syrup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons dried lavender blossoms
• 6 nectarines, halved and pitted
• fresh lavender, sprigs to garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 bring the water, sugar, and honey to a boil in a dutch oven, stirring to dissolve sugar.
• 2 stir in lavender buds.
• 3 add nectarines.
• 4 reduce heat, and simmer 8 minute or until nectarines are just tender (do not overcook).
• 5 remove nectarines with a slotted spoon, reserving the liquid in pan.
• 6 bring to a boil, and cook until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minute.
• 7 cook slightly and serve with nectarines. garnish with fresh lavender if desired.
• 8 note: you can also serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or vanilla frozen yogurt.