Apricot or peach melba

12 apricots or 3 peaches
Make a simple syrup for poaching:
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice
zest of one lemon
1 vanilla bean
1/2 pint of vanilla ice cream
Raspberry Sauce:
2 cups raspberries
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup toasted almond slices
2 cups whipping cream for garnish

1. To make the syrup, bring the sugar, water, lemon juice, vanilla bean and zest to a boil. Steep for 10 minutes.
2. Poach apricots or peaches until tender. If you use peaches, remove the skin. Let them cool in the syrup.
3. Make the puree in a blender - puree the raspberries with the lemon juice. Add sugar to taste.
4. Remove fruits from syrup, remove any peach pits. In a small bowl, place one scoop of vanilla ice cream and cover with raspberry sauce. Garnish with whipped cream and toasted almonds.