Poached Pears  in Cinnamon-Spice Sauce

"These poached pears are especially luscious with their Pacific Rim accent.  Locally grown, in-season, organic pears are far superior for this slow-cooked dessert than store-bought fruit shipped from far away." from The Gourmet Slow Cooker

(slow cooker recipe)

• 3 cups water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 allspice berries
• One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1-2/3 cups sugar
• 4 very firm pears, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded

METHOD

Add the water, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and sugar to the slow cooker and cook on high for 1 hour.

Remove and discard the spices and ginger.  Place the pear halves in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, until the pears are just tender when pierced with a fork.  Turn carefully once or twice during the cooking  to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.

To serve, place the pears on a serving platter or individual plates and spoon the poaching liquid over the top.  Serve piping hot or chilled.

Serves: 4

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Reprinted with permission from © Lynn Alley, The Gourmet Slow Cooker Volume II, published by Ten Speed Press click for book review

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

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