Nectarine-Red Wine Sauce Recipe

Nectarine-Red Wine Sauce Recipe

  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 3-inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 3×1/2-inch strip lemon peel
  • 1 3×1/2-inch strip orange peel
  • 3 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes nectarines with peel (from 4 to 5 medium)
  1. Stir first 6 ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil syrup 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add nectarines. Simmer until nectarines are tender but still hold shape, about 10 minutes. Transfer sauce to bowl; cool. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.