Poaching syrup (Slideshow version)
Stage 5/5 :
Fruits are cooked as soon as they are soft, when the tip of a knife can pass through easily.Drain fruits, and discard vanilla.
Remarks
This syrup can be use several times over. Leave to cool and put in a sealed jar in the fridge. For a longer delay, you can freeze the syrup.You can vary the taste by changing vanilla for something else: cinnamon, aniseed, cloves, etc.