Name: Poached Pears with Prunes
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 qt. water -; 1 c. sugar -; 1/2 navel orange -; 1 3-inch cinnamon stick -; 1 bay leaf -; 1 whole clove -; 6 large Bartlett pears -; 12 pitted prunes -; Butter cookies -

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Ingredients for - Poached Pears with Prunes

1. 2 qt. water -

2. 1 c. sugar -

3. 1/2 navel orange -

4. 1 3-inch cinnamon stick -

5. 1 bay leaf -

6. 1 whole clove -

7. 6 large Bartlett pears -

8. 12 pitted prunes -

9. Butter cookies -

How to cook deliciously - Poached Pears with Prunes

1. Stage

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil with the sugar, orange slices, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and clove; stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the pears and prunes and cook over moderate heat, turning the pears often, until the pears are tender, about 25 minutes.

2. Stage

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears and prunes to a shallow serving bowl. Boil the poaching liquid over high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Strain the syrup over the pears. Serve warm or at room temperature, with the butter cookies alongside.