Peche Melba* * * * * - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large firm fresh peaches, blanched
1 c. basic sugar syrup (recipe to follow)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 qt. ice cream
1 recipe Melba Sauce

Preparation

Cut peaches in half; remove seeds.
Combine syrup and vanilla; boil 5 minutes.
Poach peaches in syrup 10 minutes or until just tender; remove from syrup.
Chill peaches thoroughly.
Place scoops of ice cream in sherbet dishes; place peach halves over ice cream, cut side down.
Top with Melba Sauce.
Garnish with whole raspberries, if desired.