Poached peaches in sugar syrup with chocolate sauce
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 4 whole large peaches (peeled)
- 100g dark chocolate (chopped)
- 150ml pouring cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
A quick recipe using dark chocolate
Method
Stir 1 cup caster sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Add 4 whole large peaches (peeled) and simmer for 3-5 minutes, depending on ripeness, or until tender when pierced with a skewer. Remove peaches and cool. Stir 100g dark chocolate (chopped) and 150ml pouring cream in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and add 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp butter (chopped) and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and stir until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly. Pour a little of the cooking juices over peaches and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Serves 4.
