Poached Pears in Honey, Ginger, and Cinnamon Syrup

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   In a saucepan large enough to hold all the pears, combine the sugar with 1 1/2 cups water.

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   Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the sugar.

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   Add the wine, cinnamon sticks, honey, and ginger.

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   Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the bean to the saucepan.

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   Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the honey has melted.

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   Add the pears and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender when pierced with a small knife.

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   Remove the pears from the liquid and allow to cool.

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   Continue to simmer the liquid until it thickens and is reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes.

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   Cool to room temperature.

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    Discard the cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean.

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    Place each pear on a small serving plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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    Drizzle with the poaching syrup.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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