Poached Pears

Instructions

• ♥ Put the sugar and water in a saucepan large enough to hold the upright pears.
• ♥ Heat the water and sugar over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, and add the lemon juice, cinnamon stick, cloves and vanilla extract.
• ♥ Peel the pears, keeping their stalks attached and slightly cut the base so they can stand in the sauce pan.
• ♥ Place the pears upright in the saucepan, cover and poach very gently for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Remove the pears.
• ♥ Increase the heat and reduce the liquid until it thicken to a syrup
• ♥ Serve the pears warm or chilled with the syrup and/or double cream.