Plums and Peaches in Blueberry Vanilla Syrup

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, picked over if fresh
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup dry white or red wine
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, halved crosswise
• 1 pound ripe, juicy plums, cut into eighths
• 2 pounds ripe, juicy peaches or nectarines, pitted and cut into eighths
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint

1. In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, wine and water.
2. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean pieces into the pan; add the vanilla bean pieces to the pan.
3. Set over medium heat, partially cover and bring to a brisk simmer.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced and is slightly syrupy, about 7 minutes.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Transfer the syrup to a heat proof bowl and cool to room temperature.
7. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours, or overnight.
8. Remove the vanilla bean pieces from the syrup.
9. In a food processor, puree the syrup.
10. In a large bowl, stir together the plums, peaches, syrup and lemon juice.
11. The dessert can be served immediately or it can be refrigerated for up to 1 hour.
12. Spoon the fruit mixture into dessert bowls, dividing the syrup evenly and using it all.
13. Sprinkle each portion with some of the mint and serve immediately.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/plums-and-peaches-in-blueberry-vanilla-syrup-recipe.html (may not work)