Syrup Apricots with Toasted Madeira and Orange Cream

Ingredients

• 6-8 apricots – halved and stone removed
• Store purchased madeira cake
• Syrup
• 1/2 caster sugar
• 1/2 water
• 1/2 white wine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 tablespoon brandy – optional
• Orange Cream
• 200ml cream – whipped to a soft peak
• 1 tablespoon icing sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
• Finely grated zest from half an orange