Poached Fruit

Procedure

1. Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the vanilla.
3. Add the prepared fruit to the syrup or, if using tender fruit, place the fruit in a shallow pan and pour the syrup over it.
4. Cook very slowly, just below a simmer, until the fruit is just tender.
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