Poached Pears in Cinnamon-Spice Sauce

• 3 cups water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 allspice berries
• One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 2/3 cup sugar
• 4 very firm pears, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded

1. Add the water, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and sugar to the slow cooker and cook on high for 1 hour.
2. Remove and discard the spices and ginger.
3. Place the pear halves in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, until the pears are just tender when pierced with a fork.
4. Turn carefully once or twice during the cooking to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
5. To serve, place the pears on a serving platter or individual plates and spoon the poaching liquid over the top.
6. Serve piping hot or chilled.

water, cinnamon sticks, berries, ginger, sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/poached-pears-in-cinnamon-spice-sauce-380278 (may not work)