Poached Pears With Almond Paste

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the pears and scoop out the centre without cutting the pears. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Set aside
2. 2
   For the syrup, bring water and icing sugar to a boil. Add the vanilla extract and reduce heat to medium. Poach the pears for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until tender. Remove the pears and let them dry on paper towel.
3. 3
   Preheat oven on 400F
4. 4
   Fill the inside of the pears with about 1 tbsp almond paste or almond butter
5. 5
   Place the pears in an oven dish and bake for 5-7 minutes.
6. 6
   Let cool and sprinkle with sliced almonds.