Poached Pears with Ginger

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   Bring all the ingredients except the pears to a simmer over medium-high heat in a large saucepan.

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   Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, peel the pears and cut them in half lengthwise.

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   Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the core and seeds from each half, leaving the stems intact.

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   Trim the fibrous strip from the center with a paring knife.

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   Gently lower the pears into the pot.

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   If they are not completely covered by liquid, lay a piece of parchment paper directly on the pears.

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   Cook until a paring knife slides easily into the pears, meeting slight resistance, 15 to 20 minutes.

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   Remove from heat; let cool in liquid 30 minutes.

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    Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pears to a large bowl; cover with parchment paper.

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    Cook the liquid over medium heat until syrupy, about 15 minutes; discard the vanilla pod and ginger.

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    Let cool.

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    Serve 2 pear halves in each bowl; spoon the syrup over the pears.

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    (Per serving)

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    Calories: 235

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    Fat: 1g

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    Cholesterol: 0mg

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    Carbohydrate: 50g

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    Sodium: 10mg

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    Protein: 1g

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    Fiber: 5g

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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