Vanilla Poached Pears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large pears, halved, peeled, and cored or 8 small ish pears, peeled and left whole
apple juice, to cover
1 1/2 inches piece fresh vanilla beans
ground cinnamon
mint sprig (to garnish)

Preparation

Place the pears in a large saucepan and pour apple juice in to cover the pears.
Add vanilla bean and bring the pears to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until tender, being careful not to burn.
Allow pears to cool, then serve in the center of a dessert plate. Spoon sauce over the pears, then sprinkle with cinnamon powder and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Enjoy!