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Buttery Spiced Poached Pears

Source of Recipe

From "Mad Hungry: Family" by Lucinda Quinn


Recipe Introduction

"When apples and pears are in season from autumn into winter, I keep a large bowl on the countertop for out-of-hand eating. I also love to poach them to transform them into this luscious dessert."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 cup apple cider
â—¦ 2 tablespoons dry vermouth or dry white wine
â—¦ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
â—¦ 2 star anise pods or cinnamon sticks
â—¦ ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
â—¦ 3 Anjou or Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and sliced into 6 slices each
â—¦ ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
â—¦ 2 tablespoons honey
â—¦ Crisp cookies, for serving (optional)


Recipe

Combine the apple cider, vermouth, butter, star anise, and salt in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Add the pears, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, until the peas are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 8 to 10 minutes.

Whisk together the yogurt and honey. Divide the pears and poaching liquid among four bowls and serve topped with a dollop of honey-yogurt and the cookies, if desired.

Serves 4