Cranberry-Poached Pears

Cranberry-Poached Pears

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As they simmer, the pears send enticing wafts of fruit and vanilla through the air, a fitting invitation to a supremely elegant dessert. I’ve also served these at Thanksgiving with the main course...

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Ingredients

  • 8 small pears, such as Seckel, Forelle, or another variety, peeled, stems intact
  • 5 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 4- to 5-inch strip range zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
  • 1 4- to 5-inch strip lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 3-inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half
  • 1 fruit tea bag
  • 2¾ cups (10 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries

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