Poached Pears in Red Wine with Anise and Lemon

1. 1

   Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy large pot.

2. 2

   Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.

3. 3

   Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Peel, halve and core pears.

6. 6

   Add pears, rounded side down, to cooking liquid.

7. 7

   Return cooking liquid to boil.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until pears are tender, basting occasionally with cooking liquid if necessary, about 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to bowl.

10. 10

    Strain cooking liquid; discard solids.

11. 11

    Return cooking liquid to pot.

12. 12

    Boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 12 minutes.

13. 13

    Pour syrup over pears.

14. 14

    Chill until pears are cold, at least 3 hours or overnight.

15. 15

    (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

16. 16

    Keep refrigerated.)

17. 17

    Scoop frozen yogurt onto plates.

18. 18

    Place pears on plates.

19. 19

    Spoon sauce over pears.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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