You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Apricots and Plums Poached in Rosé Wine From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up salt, vanilla bean, rosé wine, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
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In a large skillet, combine the sugar, ros, vanilla bean, zest, salt and fruit pits. Bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar. Cover, remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
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Vanilla Bean
Fruit
Sugar
Salt
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Frying Pan
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Discard the pits. Bring the liquid to a simmer and add the plums and apricots. Poach the fruit over moderate heat, turning a few times, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
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Apricot
Fruit
Plum
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Let the fruit cool in the liquid to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
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Fruit
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Serve the fruit in bowls with some of its poaching liquid, along with crme frache and cookies.