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Cinnamon Poached Pears
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ingredients
2 cups apple or orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 firm, ripe pears such as Bartlett
whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional
directions
In a large 10" skillet, combine juice, sugar and cinnamon; mix well.
Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Peel pears, cut in half and remove cores. Add pears to syrup; cover. Simmer 15-20 minutes or till tender, stirring occasionally.
Remove pears from skillet using slotted spoon. Cool slightly. Serve pears with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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Thora, St. Paul, Minnesota USA
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reviews & comments
January 19, 2010
Wow! Very easy and delicous. I used Bosc pears that were very hard and they turned out awesome. Thanks!