Ingredients for - Apricots and Plums Poached in Rosé Wine

1. 1 c. sugar
2. 2 1/2 c. dry rosé wine
3. 1/2 vanilla bean
4. 1 piece lemon zest
5. 1/2 tsp. salt
6. 6 large plums
7. 6 apricots
8. Sweetened crème fraîche
9. Butter cookies

How to cook deliciously - Apricots and Plums Poached in Rosé Wine

1 . Stage

In a large skillet, combine the sugar, rosé, 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.

2 . Stage

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. Let the fruit cool in the liquid to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve the fruit in bowls with some of its poaching liquid, along with crème fraîche and cookies.