POACHED PEARS

These poached pears are so simple and are packed with flavour.  They can be dressed up for a fancy dinner or served simply with some good vanilla ice cream for a mid week treat.

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins

Yield: 4

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Ingredients

• 1 litre water
• 265 g sugar
• 4 ripe but firm pears
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tsps whole cloves
• Half a lemon
• 1 split vanilla bean
• 8 fresh ginger slices

Cooking Directions

1. Thinly peel all the pears, trying to keep as much of the shape as possible.
2. Add the pears to the pan and poach gently for approx. 15 - 20 mins or until the pears are cooked through.  
3. Remove from the heat and let the pears cool whilst sitting in the liquid.
4. Serve with caramel sauce or a good vanilla ice cream.