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Elegant Poached Pears 4 pears, peeled and bottoms leveled to stand up straight 1 cup sugar 2 OT cinnamon sticks Orange peel from one orange 3 OT star anise 1 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 750ml white wine Water (enough to cover pears) For the Cream Cheese Sauce: 8 oz cream cheese or mascarpone cheese 2/3 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste Ground pistachios for garnish for garnish 1 Tbsp choice OT balsamic vinegar for flavorful finish (I like cinnamon pear), optional Remove any seeds from the pear using a small spoon. Place the pears in a pot with sugar, spices, wine, and enough water to cover them.... Continue Reading →