Poached pears are a simple yet elegant dessert to serve at the holidays. This recipe has the colors and flavors of fall, making it perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- 4 fresh pears (I used Bosc)
- 1 cup bourbon
- ¼ cup cranberries
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Core and peel the pears, leaving the stems on. Combine all other ingredients in a pot and mix, then place pears in the pot. Simmer until pears are soft but not falling apart–roughly 25 minutes. Goes well with vanilla ice cream.
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