Recipe

1. Peel pears leaving stems on. In a medium size pan heat juices, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick to a simmer then add pears and simmer 30 minutes uncovered turning occasionally. Remove pears with a slotted spoon. Reduce syrup 35 minutes then strain. Stir in raisins and cool syrup to room temperature. Serve pears in small glass compote bowls. Spoon raisins and syrup over and around pears.