Poached Peach Melba

Method

• step 1

  Halve, peel and de-stone peaches

• step 2

  Place peaches into a saucepan and cover with liquids and sugar. Add water until the peaches are just covered.

• step 3

  Place onto a low to medium heat and bring to a simmer. Poach until peaches are cooked through, they should be soft but retain their shape. Turn peaches during poaching to ensure they're evenly cooked.

• step 4

  Remove peaches and add raspberries (keep some aside for garnish). Crush raspberries and reduce liquids down to a syrup.

• step 5

  Once syrupy pass through a thin sieve to remove seeds. Blanch raspberries in the syrup for 10-15 seconds.

• step 6

  To serve pour syrup over peaches and garnish with raspberries.