Pears Poached in Port and Cranberry Juice with Port Syrup

1. 1

   Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.

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   Bring to boil, stirring twice.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium; simmer 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add pear halves to liquid.

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   Simmer pears uncovered until tender, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to large bowl.

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   Boil cooking liquid until reduced to thin syrup (about 1 1/4 cups), about 15 minutes.

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   Pour syrup over pears in bowl.

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   Cool to room temperature.

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    Cover and chill until cold, about 4 hours.

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    (Can be made 1 day ahead.

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    Keep chilled.)

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    Mix yogurt and powdered sugar in small bowl.

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    Spoon cold syrup onto plates.

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    Place 1 pear half, flat side down, on each plate.

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    Spoon yogurt mixture over pears.

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    Garnish with mint, if desired, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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