Poached Orange Pears

Yield: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins




Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
• 2 large pears, peeled, halved, and cored 
• 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
  

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, bring the orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add pears; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender but firm.
   
2. Using a slotted spoon, place each pear half in a dessert dish. Garnish with raspberries. Drizzle with poaching liquid.
   
   

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