The Alfred Tennyson's Peach and Basil Syrup

Pour the water into a medium- sized saucepan. Add initially only half of the sugar (110g) and bring slowly to boil

Cut peach into 1cm wedges and peel the lemon, add all to the boiling water

Cook the fruit on low heat in a shallow water. After 10 minutes add the remaining 110g of sugar and stir until dissolved

Simmer for another 10-15minutes. Remove from the heat and add 10 basil leaves, cover with a lid and let it sit until cools down

Pour the syrup through the sieve into a bottle

You can use the fruit left in the pan in desserts – delicious with ice cream, or freeze it and serve it with your drinks, it’s also delicious on its own