Poached Pears with Yoghurt

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored

• 1½ cups water

• 2 tbsp honey (plus extra to drizzle)

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup Bekaa Dairy Natural Yoghurt

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

• Pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Method

1. Poach the Pears:
   In a small saucepan, combine water, honey, cinnamon stick, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer. Add pear halves and poach for 20–25 minutes or until tender. Let them cool in the syrup.

2. Serve:
   Spoon Bekaa Dairy Natural Yoghurt onto a plate or bowl. Top with warm or cooled poached pears. Drizzle with extra honey, sprinkle with chopped walnuts and a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.

3. Optional Add-Ons:
   Add a spoon of granola or a crumble of oat biscuit for extra crunch.