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Ingredients

Directions

In large saucepan, combine port, sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Split vanilla bean in half and scrape the tiny seeds with the edge of a knife. Place bean and seeds in sauce pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Meanwhile, cut pears in half and remove core and stems. Add pears and simmer for 30-45 minutes, turning pears occasionally, or until they are tender. Remove pears from liquid. If necessary, continue to simmer poaching liquid to reduce to a sauce. Drizzle sauce over top.