Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brandy, preferably Cognac
  • 4 medium nectarines, halved and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-inch piece vanilla bean

Ready In 20 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Stir together brandy and sugar in a skillet large enough to hold the nectarines in a single layer.
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Step 2

  • Add vanilla bean.
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Step 3

  • Place nectarines cut-side down in the skillet and bring to a simmer over low heat. (Be careful working over a gas burner, as the warm brandy is quite flammable.) Cover the pan and simmer the nectarines until just tender when pierced with a skewer, 10 to 15 minutes. Check occasionally to be sure the nectarines are not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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  • Length: 10 minutes

Step 4

  • Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and let cool briefly; slip off and discard the nectarine skins if they come away easily.
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Step 5

  • Transfer the nectarines cut-side up to a serving dish and spoon the syrup over the top.
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Step 6

  • Serve warm.