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Pears Poached in Belgian-Style Beer

Poaching pears in wheat beer makes a silky, mellow treat. This recipe is a great accompaniment to a cheeseboard with olives, crackers, and honey, perfect for starting off a meal.

Featuring USA Pears

Ingredients

710 ml	witte beer (Belgian-style wheat beer)
170 g	honey
1	orange, halved
10	whole coriander seeds
3	whole cloves
3	firm USA Pears, such as Bartlett

Step 1
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the beer and honey, stirring to combine. Squeeze in the juice from the orange and add the orange halves along with the coriander and cloves.
Step 2
Peel and halve the pears and scoop out the cores. Place the pears into the liquid, covering with a piece of parchment paper to help keep them submerged. Turn the heat to medium-high, cover the pot, and bring the pears to a simmer.
Step 3
Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook the pears, pushing down on them as necessary, for 15-20 minutes or until just tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4
Remove the pears and place in a shallow dish, spooning a tablespoon of the liquid over each half to keep them moist. You may discard the remaining liquid.
Step 5
Allow the pears to cool on the counter for 20- 30 minutes, and then cover and place in the refrigerator to cool completely.
Step 6
When you’re ready to serve the pears, gently turn them in their liquid to moisten, and then slice into ¼-inch pieces. Drizzle with honey and serve alongside any number of cheeses, such as chevre, aged gouda, or Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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Pears Poached in Belgian-Style Beer

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