poached fruit in passionfruit syrup
- 2 cups (500ml) passionfruit pulp+
- 1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar
- 1 cup (250ml) dessert wine++
- 1 cup (250ml) water
- 3 peaches, halved and stones removed
- 3 nectarines, halved and stones removed
- yoghurt, to serve
- Place the passionfruit pulp, sugar, wine and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Add peaches and nectarines. Cut a piece of non-stick baking paper in a circle to fit the pan and cover the fruit. Cook for 5 minutes or until fruit is just tender. Cool and serve with yoghurt. Serves 4.
+ Nine passionfruit yield about one cup of pulp.
++ You can use any type of dessert wine, such as muscat or Sauternes.
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