Poached Pears(Lo-Cal) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium, ripe pears
5 c. white, unsweetened grape juice
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 vanilla bean
1-inch whole cinnamon stick
1/4 c. raisins

Preparation

Peel pears, leaving stems on.
In saucepan, heat juices, vanilla and cinnamon to a simmer.
Add pears; simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, uncovered, turning pears occasionally until tender. Remove pears.
Reduce syrup 30 to 35 minutes to 1 1/2 cups. Strain.
Stir in raisins and cool syrup to room temperature. Serve pears in small glass bowls.
Spoon raisins and syrup over and around pears.