Cider-Poached Pears With Yogurt and Almonds Recipe

Name: Cider-Poached Pears With Yogurt and Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider; ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 star anise; 2 bosc pears, peeled, halved, and cored; 1 teaspoon orange zest; ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt (2% fat); 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 ½ tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 cup apple cider
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
2 bosc pears, peeled, halved, and cored
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt (2% fat)
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 ½ tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

1
In a small pan over medium-high heat, bring cider, orange juice, vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, and star anise to a boil.
2
Place pears face down in the pan.
3
Lower heat and simmer gently until a knife inserted into the pears meets no resistance, about 10-20 minutes.
4
Once pears are tender, kill heat and let cool in pan.
5
Remove to serving plates and set aside.
6
Slice each pear from narrow to wide end in 5 or 6 slices; keep the slices attached at the narrow end.
7
Press gently at one side to fan the pear slices.
8
Over medium heat, return remaining poaching liquid to a boil and reduce to a glaze.
9
Pour over pears.
10
Mix orange zest with yogurt.
11
Dollop equally on pears.
12
Sprinkle almonds over yogurt.
13
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup apple cider, ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Cider-Poached Pears With Yogurt and Almonds falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cider-Poached Pears With Yogurt and Almonds

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