Poached Pears with Vanilla-Honey Yogurt Sauce

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   To make Poached Pears: Combine 1 3/4 cups water and honey in large nonstick skillet, and stir until blended.

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   Add cinnamon sticks.

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   Arrange pear halves, cut side down, in single layer in skillet; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.

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   Cook 10 minutes, basting occasionally with cooking liquid.

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   Turn pears over; cook 10 minutes, basting occasionally.

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   Turn pears over again, and cook an additional 10 minutes, or until tender, basting occasionally.

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   Meanwhile, to make Vanilla-Honey Yogurt Sauce: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl, and mix well to blend.

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   Cover, and chill until ready to use.

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   Remove pears from skillet using slotted spoon.

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    Place 2 pear halves on each dessert dish; set aside.

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    Bring cooking liquid to a boil over high heat, and cook 7 minutes, or until reduced to 1/2 cup.

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    Discard cinnamon sticks.

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    Spoon 2 Tbs.

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    cooking liquid over each serving, and top each with 2 Tbs.

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    Vanilla-Honey Yogurt Sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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