Maple Pecan Poached Pears

this is sweet and tangy, and so refreshing after a meal. One of my favorite recipes.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 3-6 servings

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IIngredients:-

3 Pears-

4-5 cups Apple Juice-

2 Tbsp Apple Chai Sugar Shaker-

1 cup Pecans-

1/2 c Maple Syrup -

1/2 tsp Vanilla Bean Sea Salt-

Drizzle with Vine Ripened Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar .

Instructions:

Cut pears in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out seeds.

In a wide saucepan or braising pan, bring apple juice and Apple Chai Sugar Shaker to a low simmer. Add pears halves, cut side down, making sure the apple juice covered the majority of the pears. Cook until fork tender.

In a small sauté pan, toast nuts over medium heat until they are fragrant about 40- minutes making sure they do not burn. Add maple syrup and stir to combine. Cook until syrup has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Plate pears finishing with a scoop of maple pecans. Top with a drizzle of Vine Ripened Raspberry Balsamic and Vanilla Bean Sea Salt.