Poached Pears

1. 1

   Combine the port and sugar in a saucepan with 2 cups water; heat until the sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Add vanilla beans.

3. 3

   Peel and core pears.

4. 4

   Pour on port mixture and simmer 15 to 40 minutes, until tender.

5. 5

   Let pears cool in the liquid.

6. 6

   Reduce the liquid to less than a cup.

7. 7

   Serve individually with the liquid spooned over.

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