Fruit in Syrup*

Name: Fruit in Syrup* (Fruits au Sirop)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: Serves 6–8
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3–4 cups (600–800 g) sugar, to taste; 2 lb. (1 kg) fresh fruit of your choice (see Chef’s Notes); 4 cups (1 L) water; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Fruits au Sirop

Preparation info

Serves
6–8

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
3 hr

Appears in

French Pastries and Desserts by Lenôtre

By Chefs at Lenôtre

Published 2021

About

Ingredients

2 lb. (1 kg) fresh fruit of your choice (see Chef’s Notes)
4 cups (

Europe
France
Dessert
Gluten-free
Mediterranean
Vegan

Method

Wash and dry the fruit. Prepare as necessary by peeling and/or removing pits.
To prepare the syrup, combine the water, sugar, and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, stirring often.
Reduce the heat to low and add the fruit. There should be enough syrup to just c