Poached Pears with Wine Vinaigrette

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

• 6 medium Bosc pears, peeled with stems intact
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
• 2 whole star anise pods
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 orange, zested
• 1/4 cup walnut oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste