Pears Poached in Earl Grey Tea with Dried Fruit

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   Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan.

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   Add tea bags.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Cover and let steep 10 minutes.

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   Discard tea bags.

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   Add sugar to tea and stir over medium heat until dissolved.

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   Add pears, apricots, and cloves.

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   Cover and simmer until pears are just tender, about 5 minutes.

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   Add cherries and simmer 1 minute.

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    Using slotted spoon, transfer pears, apricots, and cherries to bowl.

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    Boil syrup in saucepan until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes.

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    Pour syrup over fruit.

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    Chill until cold, about 3 hours.

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    (Can be made 1 day ahead.

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    Cover and keep chilled.)

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    Divide fruit and syrup among 4 bowls and serve.

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    *Dried tart cherries are available at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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