Poached Pears

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Ingredients — preview

• 4 ea firm pears peeled, stems intact
• 1 ea vanilla bean split lengthwise and scraped
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar

Preparation — preview

1. Slice vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape inside. Combine the scraped vanilla and the pod, cinnamon, wine, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer. Add pears; add water if needed to completely submerge pears. Cover with lid slightly ajar and simmer, turning occasionally, until pears are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes.