Title: Poached pears in vanilla and champagne
 Categories: E.
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      1 c  Sugar
      1 c  Water
      1    Vanilla bean
      2 qt Champagne
      4    To 6 pears, peeled
 
  In a sauce pot combine the sugar and water together and boil for 2 to
  3 minutes thus creating a simple syrup. Split the vanilla bean in
  half, scraping the inside to remove the pulp. Add the champagne and
  vanilla to the simple syrup. Bring to a simmer and add the pears.
  Poach until tender-- about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and cool.
  
  Yield: 4 servings