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From: Food Network Magazine

Cinnamon-Anise Poached Pears

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 10 min
  • Prep: 10 min
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Directions

  1. Peel, halve and core 2 pears. Put in a shallow dish with 1 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 cinnamon stick and 1 star anise pod. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the pears are soft, 8 minutes. Meanwhile, beat 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon until soft peaks form. Serve the pears with the syrup and cinnamon cream.

Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine's cookbook: Great Easy Meals

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honeytal

Absolutely delicious. I use Splenda for the sugar ingredient and the dessert is wonderful.

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