MyPlate Poached Pears with Cinnamon and Vanilla

A sweet, decadent treat that is surprisingly light and easy to prepare. Here, sweet GOYA® Pear Halves are infused with the bold flavors of cinnamon, fresh ginger, cloves and a hint of vanilla. Serve with non-fat frozen yogurt and raisins, and watch your whole family indulge in this delicious, guilt-free dessert!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cans Pear Halves in Heavy Syrup
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1/4" piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 5 Whole Cloves
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 4 cups non-fat frozen yogurt, for serving

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add contents of cans of pear halves to medium saucepot over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon, ginger and cloves; bring liquid to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until spices are fragrant and flavors begin to seep into pears, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat.
2. 2Stir in raisins and vanilla; cover pot. Let sit until raisins are plump, about 20 minutes more.
3. 3To serve, transfer one pear half and 1 tbsp. raisins to serving dish. Top fruit with 1 tbsp. spiced syrup. Serve with frozen yogurt, if desired. Serving: 1 pear half, 1 tbsp. raisins, 1 tbsp. syrup and ½ cup frozen yogurt