Poached Pears
(Serves 4) – Vegan, Gluten-Free

Ingredients:
3 Williams Pears aka Bartlett, peeled/cored/quartered
3 Tbsp Earth Balance (vegan butter)
1 ½ Tbsp Brown Sugar
½ Cup Raw Walnuts
1 to 1 ½ Cup 100% Cranberry Juice
½ Tsp Cinnamon

Directions:
-Peel and Quarter pears, I remove the core with a melon baller.

-In sauté pan, heat Earth Balance Butter over medium heat then whisk in Brown Sugar until dissolved about a minute. Add Walnuts and heat through another minute.

-Add Pears to mixture then slowly stir in Cranberry juice, heat to slow boil.

-Top and stir in Cinnamon. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!

Note: You can add water instead of additional cranberry juice if you want additional liquid. I used 1 Cup initially.