Poached Pears in Vanilla and Champagne

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 vanilla bean
• 2 quarts champagne
• 4 to 6 pears, peeled

1. In a sauce pot combine the sugar and water together and boil for 2 to 3 minutes thus creating a simple syrup.
2. Split the vanilla bean in half, scraping the inside to remove the pulp.
3. Add the champagne and vanilla to the simple syrup.
4. Bring to a simmer and add the pears.
5. Poach until tender-- about 6 to 8 minutes.
6. Remove and cool.

sugar, water, vanilla bean, champagne

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/poached-pears-in-vanilla-and-champagne-recipe.html (may not work)