Asian Pears With Vanilla Poached Kumquats

1. 1

   Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into water with lime juice in a small heavy saucepan, then add pod, sugar, and a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then simmer 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add kumquats and simmer, covered, until they just begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Put pears in a heatproof bowl.

5. 5

   Pour kumquats and syrup over pears and toss gently, then cool.

6. 6

   Chill fruit, covered, at least 2 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.