Caramelised Peaches

• 6 ripe peaches, cut in half and stoned
• ¼ cup water
• 2 cups

Put the water in a deep frying pan or saucepan (large enough to hold all the fruit), add the sugar and stir over a moderate heat until it has dissolved. Turn the heat up to high – but don’t stir from now on – and boil until the syrup begins to turn a golden colour. Then carefully add the peach halves and a few tablespoons of hot water, taking care as this can spit a little. Turn the heat down t