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Ginger Cinnamon Poached Pear

This non-bake desert is impressive to serve , yet simple to make, and tastes simply marvelous!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Resting time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
Course Dessert
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large Pears Peeled, cut in half and cored
  • 1 Cup Apple cider unfiltered
  • 1 Cup water
  • 3 Tbsp Honey
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Star Anise
  • 1 Inch Sliced ginger
  • ½ Tsp Cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp Raisins
  • 3 Tbsp Hazelnuts Chopped
  • ½ Tbsp Butter Optional

Instructions
 

  • Put In medium pot apple cider, water, honey, ginger, cinnamon, and star anise. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 5 minutes to release some of the flavors.
  • Add pears and let simmer for about 20-30 minutes until slightly tender. Turn off heat and let cool in pan. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate. It should remain no less than 1 hour in refrigerator, but best overnight so that the flavors permeate the pears.
  • Before serving, get the poaching liquid and mix in to a small amount with the cornstarch in a small bowl. Mix with the remaining amount of liquid into a small pot. Simmer and occasionally stir till thickened. Remove ginger, cinnamon, anise and discard. Add raisins and stir. Add Butter to sauce if desired. Turn off heat.
  • Cool sauce in pot. Pour over individual pears when ready to serve. Top with hazelnuts.
Keyword Pear