Spiced Poached Pears

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Spiced Poached Pears

A simple yet delicious way to eat pears when they are in season.

Ingredients

• 4 Barlett or Anjou pears
• 3 cups apple juice
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• Zest of 1 orange
• Zest of 1 lemon

Directions

1. Peel, halve and core the pears.
2. In a medium saucepan, mix the juice with the remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil then slip the pear halves in.
4. Reduce heat to simmer, put a lid on the pan.
5. Cook the pears until they are easily pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
6. Serve each pear half with a drizzle of the poaching liquid.