Honey-Poached Pears
 

Honey-Poached Pears

These pears cooked in honey are just the right amount of sweet and make the perfect end to any meal.

SERVING SIZE

4

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup honey

4 cups water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 Bartlett pears

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

mint for garnish

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine honey, water and vanilla in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add the pears in whole and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove the pan from heat and put the pears in a bowl. Pour the juices over the top. Let sit until cool, then refrigerate for one hour.

To serve, peel the pears and cut into wedges. Remove the stem and seeds. Put a large dollop of yogurt onto a plate and arrange two pear slices over the top. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle walnuts and chopped mint over the top.

  PRINT VERSION

vegetable plate

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