Easy! LemonGrass Spiced Poached Pears

[heather]

2 Asian pears, peeled and cored
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon honey
1 stalk lemon grass, halved

Slice the pears in half.
Coat with lemon juice to prevent browning.
In a saucepot, add the sugar and water and bring to a boil to make a syrup.
Reduce to a simmer and add the pear halves, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, and lemon grass.
Continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until pears are tender, but not falling apart.


I make these with other types of firm, ripe pears as well. We like to have them made ahead and chilled, served as dessert in the hot summer weather.