Nectarines Poached in Lavender-Honey Syrup

Ingredients

• 6 cups frozen vanilla yogurt frozen low-fat
• 0.8 cup honey 
• 2 teaspoons lavender dried
• 1.5 pounds nectarines pitted halved
• 0.8 cup sugar 
• 4 cups water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• slotted spoon
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in lavender buds.
2. Add nectarines. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until nectarines are just tender (do not overcook).
3. Remove nectarines from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid in pan.
4. Bring liquid to a boil, and cook until reduced to 3 cups (about 10 minutes). Cool slightly.
5. Serve syrup with nectarines and yogurt.
6. Garnish with fresh lavender, if desired.