Honey-Glazed Poached Pears

Name: Honey-Glazed Poached Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 4 ripe, halved pears; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Gentle poaching brings out the natural sweetness of pears, finished with a light honey glaze.

Cuisine: European

Category: Desserts

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 ripe, halved pears
2 cups water
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Place 4 halved pears, cut-side down, in a medium saucepan. Add 2 cups water, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Step 2: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 15-18 minutes until pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 3: Remove pears from saucepan with a slotted spoon, leaving the liquid. Simmer the liquid uncovered for 8-10 minutes until reduced to a light syrup.
Step 4: Pour the syrup over the pears and serve warm or chilled.