Poached Apricots in Vanilla-Thyme Syrup with Creme Fraiche
- 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 (3- by 3/4-inch) strips fresh lemon zest
- 2 large sprigs fresh thyme
- 10 fresh apricots, halved and pitted (1 3/4 pound)
- Accompaniment: creme fraiche
- Scrape seeds from vanilla bean with tip of a sharp knife into a 2-quart saucepan and add pod, water, sugar, zest, and thyme sprigs.
- Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then add apricots and simmer, stirring once or twice, until tender, 2 to 6 minutes (depending on ripeness).
- Spoon syrup over warm apricots in bowls and top with dollops of creme fraiche.
vanilla bean, water, sugar, lemon zest, thyme, fresh apricots, creme fraiche
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/poached-apricots-in-vanilla-thyme-syrup-with-creme-fraiche-105037 (may not work)