Ingredients

4 juice oranges

1 lemon, halved

8 cups water

2 cups granulated sugar

6 firm-ripe Anjou pears

For caramel

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 whole clove
• 5 cardamom pods
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

• 3 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts

Description

Poaching Time For Pears Will Vary, Depending On Their Firmness.

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