Peaches with Vanilla-Red Wine Syrup and Ice Cream

• 1 bottle (750 ml) rich red wine, such as Chianti or Barbera
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice berries, coarsely crushed
• 8 cassia buds or one 4-inch cinnamon stick, crushed
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 ripe peaches, peeled and cut into 8 wedges each
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the wine, sugar, vanilla bean, peppercorns, allspice, cassia and salt.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring once or twice, until reduced to 1 cup, about 25 minutes.
3. Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Strain and let cool to room temperature; if the syrup is too thick, stir in a few tablespoons of cold water.
5. Scoop the ice cream into individual bowls and top with the peach wedges.
6. Drizzle each dessert with a few tablespoons of wine syrup and serve.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/peaches-with-vanilla-red-wine-syrup-and-ice-cream (may not work)