1. Combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. 2. Place over low heat and stir until sugar dissolves. 3. Raise the heat to high and bring the syrup to a boil. 4. Stir in the fruit and the lemon juice. 5. Cover the fruit with a lid slightly smaller than the diameter of the saucepan. 6. This will keep the fruit submerged in the syrup. 7. Reduce the heat to low and cook about 8 minutes. 8. Allow the fruit to cool in the syrup, still covered, to room temperature. 9. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and chill at least 30 minutes before serving. 10. To serve: 11. May be served as is, garnished with whipped cream. 12. Or use as a garnish for cakes, filling for crepes or as an ice cream topping. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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