Name: Poached Pears with Spiced Caramel Sauce
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 4 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 juice oranges; 1 lemon, halved; 8 cups water; 2 cups granulated sugar; 6 firm-ripe Anjou pears; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 whole clove; 5 cardamom pods; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 3 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts

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Poached Pears with Spiced Caramel SauceQuentin Bacon

Poaching time for pears will vary, depending on their firmness.

Cooks' notes:

• You can poach pears 2 days ahead and chill, covered, in poaching liquid. Bring pears to room temperature before serving.

• Sauce may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat to warm before serving.

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