Poached Pears

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan, combine wine, water, vanilla bean and lemon juice.
2. 2
   Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add pears to poaching liquid and poach for 8 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove pears from poaching liquid and continue to reduce sauce by one-half to one-third.
5. 5
   Plate pears and pour reduced sauce around each one.