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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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âThese fragrant pears are a dramatic way to finish off a Middle Eastern feast. Theyâre delicious, aromatic and an unusual twist on basic poached pears.â âTrisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Ingredients:
2 medium firm pears |
1 vanilla bean |
2-1/4 cups water |
1/2 cup white grape juice |
2 dried apricots, chopped |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 tablespoon honey |
1 lemon peel strip |
1 whole clove |
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Core pears from the bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; cut 1/4 in. from the bottom of each to level if necessary. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds; set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the water, grape juice, apricots, sugar, honey, lemon strip, clove, vanilla bean and seeds. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; place pears on their sides in saucepan and poach, uncovered, for 18-22 minutes or until pears are almost tender, basting occasionally with poaching liquid.
3. Remove pears and apricots with a slotted spoon; cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Bring poaching liquid to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Discard the vanilla bean, lemon strip and clove. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Place pears on dessert plates. Drizzle with poaching liquid. Sprinkle with apricots and almonds. Yield: 2 servings.
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