Cinnamon Anise Poached Pears

Peel, halve and core 2 pears.  

Put in a shallow dish with 1 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar, 

1 cinnamon stick and 1 star anise pod.  

Cover with pastic wrap and microwave until the pears are soft, 8 minutes.  

Meanwhile, beat 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1 tablespoon of sugar 

and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

until soft peaks form.

 Serve the pears with the syrup and cinnamon cream.

Logan helps Grandmaman by passing the cored pears to Oma.

Sadie places the pears in the pan with Oma's help.

Oma checks the progress.

Yummy!