Vegan From The Gourmet Slow Cooker, vol II, by Lynn Alley
Serves: 4
3 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks 2 allspice berries One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1-2/3 cups sugar 4 very firm pears, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded
Add the water, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and sugar to the slow cooker and cook on high for 1 hour.
Remove and discard the spices and ginger. Place the pear halves in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, until the pears are just tender when pierced with a fork. Turn carefully once or twice during the cooking to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
To serve, place the pears on a serving platter or individual plates and spoon the poaching liquid over the top. Serve piping hot or chilled.
