Poached Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the port and sugar in a saucepan with 2 cups water; heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Add vanilla beans.
3. 3
   Peel and core pears.
4. 4
   Pour on port mixture and simmer 15 to 40 minutes, until tender.
5. 5
   Let pears cool in the liquid.
6. 6
   Reduce the liquid to less than a cup.
7. 7
   Serve individually with the liquid spooned over.