Cinnamon Poached Pears

INGREDIENTS
3 cups water  
1 cup, firmly packed, brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick, roughly broken, or almost a Tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 or 4 large just-ripe pears, unpeeled, cored, cut into thick wedges

DIRECTIONS

Combine the water, sugar and cinnamon in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Add the pear and stir to combine. Place a disc of non-stick baking paper on the surface of the pear mixture. Cook, covered, for 10-20 minutes or until the pears are tender. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pears to serving bowls.

Increase heat to high and bring the syrup to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until the syrup thickens slightly.

Drizzle the syrup over the pears. Serve immediately (with yogurt if you prefer).

even my son, who at first glance cringed, loved these.

-Shanda