Poached Pears with Ginger

Directions

1. 1
   Bring all the ingredients except the pears to a simmer over medium-high heat in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, peel the pears and cut them in half lengthwise.
4. 4
   Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the core and seeds from each half, leaving the stems intact.
5. 5
   Trim the fibrous strip from the center with a paring knife.
6. 6
   Gently lower the pears into the pot.
7. 7
   If they are not completely covered by liquid, lay a piece of parchment paper directly on the pears.
8. 8
   Cook until a paring knife slides easily into the pears, meeting slight resistance, 15 to 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from heat; let cool in liquid 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pears to a large bowl; cover with parchment paper.
11. 11
    Cook the liquid over medium heat until syrupy, about 15 minutes; discard the vanilla pod and ginger.
12. 12
    Let cool.
13. 13
    Serve 2 pear halves in each bowl; spoon the syrup over the pears.
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    (Per serving)
15. 15
    Calories: 235
16. 16
    Fat: 1g
17. 17
    Cholesterol: 0mg
18. 18
    Carbohydrate: 50g
19. 19
    Sodium: 10mg
20. 20
    Protein: 1g
21. 21
    Fiber: 5g