Directions

1. Begin by preparing to poach the pears. In the 8.0-Quart Stockpot from your KitchenAid® Tri-Ply Copper 10-Piece Set, combine the water, white wine, sugar, vanilla bean pod and scrapings, cinnamon stick, and allspice berries. On the cooktop of your KitchenAid® Gas Convection Slide-In Range, simmer over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
2. Meanwhile, peel the pears. Using the Paring Knife from your KitchenAid® 11pc Professional Series Cutlery Set, slice them in half lengthwise, and use a melon baller to remove the cores.
3. Add the prepared pears to the simmering water with a slotted spoon. Return the liquid to a simmer, then cover the 8.0-Quart Stockpot and cook gently until the pears are tender but still holding a shape, 5-10 minutes depending on the ripeness of the pears. Remove the pears to a plate and let cool (The pears can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and refrigerated airtight in the cooled poaching liquid).