Peach melba

Method

• step 1

  Put the sugar, half the lemon juice and the vanilla pod in a large pan. Pour in 600ml of water, then put over a medium-high heat and bubble for 6-8 mins or until it starts to look syrupy. Swirl the pan to dissolve the sugar, then heat gently for 5 mins until syrupy.

• step 2

  Meanwhile, halve the peaches and remove the stones. Put them in the syrup and poach for 4-5 mins, carefully flipping halfway, until soft when pierced with a knife. Transfer to a plate, reserving the poaching liquid, and allow to cool enough so you can remove the skins.

• step 3

  Put the raspberries, icing sugar and remaining lemon juice in a blender and blitz until smooth. Pass through a sieve so you have a smooth sauce.

• step 4

  To serve, spoon the peaches onto a plate along with a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle over the raspberry sauce as well as some of the poaching juices from the pan.