Challenge- Honey and Vanilla Poached Pears

For this challenge I used the following ingredients from my Dominion Harvest mystery box-

• Asian Pears
• Honey

Other Ingredients-

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

First, it a medium/large saucepan over medium heat combine water, apple juice, 1/4 cup honey, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Bring to a boil.
While the liquid comes to a boil- peel, halve, and core the pears and then toss in the lemon juice to keep them from browning.
Reduce the poaching liquid to a simmer, add the pears and cover for 3 minutes (let it go a bit longer if you prefer your pears to be softer). Remove and allow them to cool while you turn the poaching liquid back to a boil and allow it to reduce by half.
To serve, plate the pears and then pour the reduced liquid over the top.