Poached Peaches with Vanilla

Directions

1. 1
   Bring first 5 ingredients to simmer in heavy medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar.
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into syrup.
4. 4
   Return bean to syrup.
5. 5
   Cover and continue simmering 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add peaches and poach until just tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife, about 4 minutes.
7. 7
   Transfer mixture to bowl and refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours.
8. 8
   (Can be prepared 3 days ahead.)
9. 9
   Remove vanilla bean and any loose pieces of peach skin before serving.