~ Preparation Instructions ~

1. Wash, peel, and halve the pears.
2. In a large saucepan or pot, combine the water, brown sugar, spices, and orange peel. Bring it to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Add the pears and make sure they are submerged in the liquid. Allow them to cook for about 15–20 minutes until slightly soft but not mushy.
4. Remove the pears and set aside on a plate. Let them cool while you continue to simmer the liquid in the pan.
5. Add the orange juice and simmer over medium to high heat until the liquid reduces to a syrup-like consistency.
6. Once done, remove the vanilla pod and broken cinnamon stick from the syrup.
7. Spoon the syrup over the pears and enjoy alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or over Crème anglaise.