Braised Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the liquid and spice to a simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Add the peeled pears, steams on.
3. 3
   Simmer for 15 minutes. The pears should be covered with the liquid, so use the right pot (thick bottomed pot).
4. 4
   After simmering, remove from heat and cool the pears in the liquid.
5. 5
   Turn into a bowl that will keep the pears covered in the sauce and refrigerate covered with saran wrap.
6. 6
   Marinate for a day or two.
7. 7
   Remove sauce and keep pears in the fridge covered.
8. 8
   Bring sauce to a simmer and reduce by half.
9. 9
   Chill sauce and pears until ready to service.
10. 10
    Serve in martini glasses with good vanilla ice cream.
11. 11
    Pour warm sauce over the pears.