Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest delicious recipe.In this segment, Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest creation for Culinary CPR: Poached Pears.

Poached pears are great as an appetizer or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 bottle (1 1/2 cups) Port Wine
• 1 lemon
• 1 navel orange, quartered
• 3/4 cup maple sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split, or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 star anise
• 4 small ripe pears (any variety), peeled

Directions:

In a small saucepan, off the heat, combine the wine, the juice from the lemon and orange, 1 of the squeezed orange quarters, the maple sugar, vanilla, cinnamon stick, and star anise.

Add the pears and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, turning the pears occasionally, until they're easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears to individual plates.

Remove and discard the orange quarter and spices. Return the liquid to a simmer and cook until syrupy and reduced by two-thirds, about 15 minutes, depending on size of pan. Spoon the sauce over the pears.

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