Apple Juice Poached Pears with Vanilla

Method

Make it happen

1. 01

   Place apple juice, water, vanilla pod, lemon peel, juice and cinnamon stick in a pan and bring to a gentle simmer.

2. 02

   Add peeled pears, cover with a circle of baking parchment to keep them submerged, and poach 20–30 minutes until tender when pierced.

3. 03

   Lift pears to a plate. Boil poaching liquid for 8–10 minutes to reduce to a syrup, then remove spices.

4. 04

   Serve pears warm or chilled with a few spoonfuls of the syrup.