Vanilla - Cider Poached Pears

Name: Vanilla - Cider Poached Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 pears, firm, cored and peeled (D'Anjou or Bosc); 2 quarts apple cider, organic; 1 vanilla bean, split and quartered; 2 oranges, organic, juiced, peeled, chopped (pith removed); 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate

Submitted by Ms B.

"I adopted this recipe after Mean Chef (IHHDRO) left the site. I have not yet tried this, but will add my own comments when I do."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 pears, firm, cored and peeled (D'Anjou or Bosc)
2 quarts apple cider, organic
1 vanilla bean, split and quartered
2 oranges, organic, juiced, peeled, chopped (pith removed)
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate

directions

Cut pears in half lengthwise and place them in one layer in a pan.
Cover with cider (start with 3 cups).
Add vanilla bean and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low and cook until barely tender (8 to 10 minutes- time will vary depending on ripeness of pears)- test with wooden skewer.
Allow pears to cool in the cider (refrigerate overnight if you wish).
Thinly slice orange peel, removing all white pith.
Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave over low heat, stir in peel and stir to coat.
Arrange to dry on a rack or plate.
At serving time, serve each pear in a bowl with fresh orange juice and a sprinkle of candied peel.