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Vanilla Poached Pears
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 8
A delicious, elegant, and HEALTHY dessert to serve to your family or friends. Your dinner party guests will be impressed with the appearance of this special dish. Little do they know how easy it was to make! (Cooking time includes cooling time.)
Ingredients:
4 large pears, halved, peeled, and cored or 8 small ish pears, peeled and left whole
apple juice, to cover
1 1/2 inches piece fresh vanilla beans
ground cinnamon
mint sprig (to garnish)
Directions:
1. Place the pears in a large saucepan and pour apple juice in to cover the pears.
2. Add vanilla bean and bring the pears to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until tender, being careful not to burn.
3. Allow pears to cool, then serve in the center of a dessert plate. Spoon sauce over the pears, then sprinkle with cinnamon powder and garnish with a sprig of mint.
4. Enjoy!
By RecipeOfHealth.com