Kick-Ass Poached Pears

Poaching fruit is simple, fun and looks kinda fancy.

📝 Ingredients
2 cups red/white wine, cider, tea, run wild! (or fruit juice for non-alcoholic)
2–4 firm fruits (pears, plums, apples, or stone fruits work great)
2–3 tbsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup
1 cinnamon stick
2–3 strips of citrus peel (orange, lemon, lime)
2–3 cloves or cloves (optional)

🍷 1. Make the poaching liquid
In a saucepan, combine wine, sugar, citrus peel, spices, and any aromatics. Bring to a gentle simmer.

🍐 2. Poach
Peel and halve (or slice) the fruit. Submerge in the simmering liquid and cook on low for 15–20 minutes, until tender but not mushy.

🍮 3. Make the glaze (optional)
Remove the fruit and aromatics. Gently reduce the poaching liquid until syrupy and glossy.

🧁 4. Plate & serve
Spoon yogurt onto a plate, add the fruit, drizzle with the glaze, and sprinkle over biscuits and toasted nuts.