Honey Vanilla Poached Pears

Name: Honey Vanilla Poached Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 4 firm (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled and cored pears; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup honey; 1, split and seeds scraped (or 1 tsp vanilla extract) vanilla bean; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 cup (optional) apple cider

Pears simmered in a fragrant honey-vanilla syrup until tender, served with a rich reduction for an elegant, simple dessert.

Cuisine: European

Category: Desserts

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 firm (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled and cored pears
1 cup water
1/2 cup honey
1, split and seeds scraped (or 1 tsp vanilla extract) vanilla bean
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 cup (optional) apple cider

Instructions

Step 1: Place 4 firm pears (peeled and cored) in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water, 1/2 cup honey, 1 vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped), 1 cinnamon stick, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 1/2 cup apple cider (if using).
Step 2: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 3: Remove pears with a slotted spoon and let cool slightly. Strain the poaching liquid and reduce by simmering for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Serve pears warm with the reduced poaching liquid.