9 poached pears with apricot and Recipes

water, white sugar, vanilla extract, bosc pears - peeled, halved and cored, apricot preserves, cornstarch, water, rum

bosc pears, water, dry white wine, sugar, honey, dried apricots, x 1/2-inch) lemon rind strips, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, or 1 tsp vanilla extract, reduced-calorie vanilla wafers, crushed, coarsely chopped pistachios, toasted and divided

coriander seeds, agave nectar, zest of 1 lemon (removed in large strips with vegetable peeler), fresh tarragon , tied with a string, water, apricots, plums, peaches or nectarines, pear, peeled and left whole, pure vanilla extract, frozen whole-grain waffles, toasted

full-bodied red wine such as zinfandel, sugar, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, canela (see tips, below ), anise seeds, grated lemon zest, whole anjou pears, peeled, cored , and hollowed (see tips, below), unsalted butter or margarine, pecans, chopped, dried apricots, chopped, light brown sugar, unsalted butter or margarine, semisweet chocolate, chopped, egg yolks, dry white wine, sugar, chile powder, fresh raspberries, six mint sprigs

pears, prunes, apricots, honey, water, cinnamon, lemon, creme fraiche

water, earl grey tea bags, sugar, firm but ripe bosc pears (about 12 oz), peeled , halved lengthwise, cored, dried apricot halves, dried tart cherries