Irish Style Poached Pears with Yogurt

How to Make Irish Style Poached Pears with Yogurt at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 medium pears
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Cut a small slice off the bottom of each pear to help them stand upright.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir to mix.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and carefully add the pears to the saucepan, ensuring they are mostly submerged.

5. 5

   Cover the saucepan and simmer the pears for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

6. 6

   While the pears are poaching, prepare the yogurt mixture by combining 1 cup of yogurt with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well.

7. 7

   Once the pears are cooked, remove them from the saucepan and let them cool slightly.

8. 8

   To serve, place a poached pear on each plate, add a generous dollop of the yogurt mixture, and drizzle with additional honey if desired.

9. 9

   Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, and serve immediately.