Poached Pears With Cheddar

• 4 medium Bosc pears
• 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
• 16 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups watercress
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced

1. Core pears from the bottoms, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. Place on their sides in a large saucepan; add the cranberry juice, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until pears are almost tender, turning once.
2. Remove pears with a slotted spoon; set aside. Bring poaching liquid to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup.
3. Meanwhile, brush bread with butter. Place on an ungreased
4. . Bake at 375u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Divide watercress among eight salad plates; top each with a pear half. Drizzle with poaching liquid. Place toast and cheese on plates.

pears, cranberry juice, sugar, raspberry vinegar, bread, butter, watercress, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/poached-pears-with-cheddar/ (may not work)