Poached Spiced Pears

1. 1

   Lightly crush black peppercorns, star anise and cardamom with a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a large saucepan along with cranberry and apple juice, red wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon stick and vanilla. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and add pears. Simmer, covered, for 25-30 mins, or until tender. Let pears cool in syrup. Remove pears from syrup. Set aside.

2. 2

   Strain 1/2 the syrup into a saucepan along with sugar. Heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 mins, until syrup thickens. Serve pears hot or cold with syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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