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Cupid’s Happy Pears

Name: Cupid’s Happy Pears
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored; 1 star anise; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 4 allspice berries; 300 ml unsweetened red grape juice; cinnamon; 0% Greek style yoghurt; 2 biscotti biscuits

These deliciously spiced pears are perfect for any occasion, from a tea-time treat to a sophisticated dinner.

Preparation Time	5mins
Cooking Time	20mins
Level	Easy
Serves	2
Bites	0.5

Ingredients

2 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored

1 star anise

1/2 cinnamon stick

4 allspice berries

300 ml unsweetened red grape juice

cinnamon

0% Greek style yoghurt

2 biscotti biscuits

Method

Put the pear halves, star anise, cinnamon stick and allspice berries in a small saucepan and pour in the grape juice. Heat the pears gently over medium heat for about 15 minutes, turning them halfway through, until tender.

Scoop the pears out of the juice and reserve, keeping warm. Increase the heat and boil the liquid for 3-4 minutes until reduced and syrupy. At this point, you can strain the spices out if you prefer; or leave them in as a pretty garnish.

Arrange two pear halves on each serving plate. Spoon the spiced syrup over and serve with yoghurt dusted with cinnamon and a couple of biscotti biscuits.