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Vanilla - Cider Poached Pears




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




4 firm pears, cored and peeled (D'Anjou or Bosc)
2 quarts organic apple cider
1 vanilla bean, split and quartered
2 organic oranges, juiced,peel chopped (pith removed)
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate


Recipe



Cut pears in half lengthwise and place them in one layer in a pan.
Cover with cider (start with 3 cups).
Add vanilla bean and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low and cook until barely tender (8 to 10 minutes- time will vary depending on ripeness of pears)- test with wooden skewer.
Allow pears to cool in the cider (refrigerate overnight if you wish).
Thinly slice orange peel, removing all white pith.
Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave over low heat, stir in peel and stir to coat.
Arrange to dry on a rack or plate.
At serving time, serve each pear in a bowl with fresh orange juice and a sprinkle of candied peel.