Apple Poached Pears

These poached pears go nicely with a cream heavy dessert, such as semifreddo or pavlova.

Ingredients:

• 2 pears, peeled, cut in half and cores removed
• 150ml apple juice

Method:

1. Place the pears cut side down in a small saucepan and cover with apple juice.
2. Put a lid on the pan and bring to a simmer.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes before removing from the heat.
4. Leave the pears in the poaching liquid until you are ready to serve them.

Makes 4 poached pear halves.