Poached Pears with Ginger

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Bring all the ingredients except the pears to a simmer over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes.

   Step 2

   Meanwhile, peel the pears and cut them in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the core and seeds from each half, leaving the stems intact. Trim the fibrous strip from the center with a paring knife. Gently lower the pears into the pot. If they are not completely covered by liquid, lay a piece of parchment paper directly on the pears.

   Step 3

   Cook until a paring knife slides easily into the pears, meeting slight resistance, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool in liquid 30 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pears to a large bowl; cover with parchment paper. Cook the liquid over medium heat until syrupy, about 15 minutes; discard the vanilla pod and ginger. Let cool. Serve 2 pear halves in each bowl; spoon the syrup over the pears.

2. FIT TO EAT RECIPE

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   (Per serving)

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   Calories: 235

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   Fat: 1g

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   Cholesterol: 0mg

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   Carbohydrate: 50g

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   Sodium: 10mg

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   Protein: 1g

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   Fiber: 5g