Stone Fruit in Lemon Thyme Syrup

Peel the peaches before slicing. The syrup may be prepared ahead and refrigerated. Warm before using.

Ingredients

½ cup	Honey, mild such as clover or blue borage
¼ cup	Sliced almonds
¾ cup	Water
¼ cup	Lemon juice
3	Nectarines, sliced (Main)
6 sprigs	Lemon thyme, large (Main)
3	Plums, sliced
3	Peaches, sliced
¾ cup	Creme fraiche
3 sprigs	Lemon thyme, to garnish
1	Lemon, finely grated to garnish

Directions

1. Bring the water, lemon juice, honey and thyme to a boil on medium. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 to 8 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and cover. Stand for 15 minutes for the flavours to infuse. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the thyme. Meanwhile, lightly toast the almonds.
3. Put the fruit in a shallow bowl and drizzle with the warm syrup.
4. Serve with creme fraiche and top with the toasted almonds. Garnish with additional thyme sprigs and finely grated lemon rind if preferred.