poached-pear

Directions:

1. In a large sauce pan, combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean, spices, and orange peel until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add pears. Cover with parchment paper to keep submerged.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook pears for around 15-25 minutes, until a pairing knife is met with no resistance.
4. Remove pears with a slotted spoon and allow to cool.
5. Continue to cook the poaching liquid over medium-high heat until it is reduced by half and becomes syrupy.
6. Serve pears with vanilla icecream and a drizzle of the syrup.