Poached Orange Pears

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
• 4 large pears, peeled, halved, and cored
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring the orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add pears; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender but firm.
2. Using a slotted spoon, place each pear half in a dessert dish. Garnish with raspberries. Drizzle with poaching liquid.