Slow-Cooker Tequila Poached Pears

• 2 cups water
• 1 can (11.3 ounces) pear nectar
• 1 cup tequila
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
• 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 8 whole Anjou pears, peeled
• Sweetened whipped cream, optional
• Fresh mint leaves

1. In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Place pears in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; add liquid. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 4-5 hours. Remove cinnamon stick and discard. Pour 3 cups cooking liquid in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes.
3. Halve pears lengthwise and core them. Serve with sauce, whipped cream if desired, and mint leaves.

water, nectar, tequila, sugar, lime juice, lime zest, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, whipped cream, mint

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooker-tequila-poached-pears/ (may not work)