Peel fresh fruit and leave whole or cut in half and remove seeds or pit. Make the necessary amount of hot syrup to cover one layer of the fruit in a saucepan or skillet, using 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water. A little vanilla extract will enhance the flavor. Add a layer of fruit and simmer gently just until tender. Repeat if you have more fruit. For fruits that tend to darken, like peaches, add some lemon juice or commercial fruit freshener to the syrup. The poached fruit may be served immediately or chilled in the syrup with occasional basting.
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