Minted Pears with Honey Walnuts

Directions

To make honey walnuts: Butter a small cookie sheet.

Melt butter and honey in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Add walnuts.

Cook, stirring often for 5 minutes until walnuts start to carmelize.

Spread nut mixture on cookie sheets to cool.

To make minted pears: Bring water to boiling in a large saucepan.

Remove from heat.

Add teabags and ½ cup honey, stirring to dissolve honey.

Cover and steep for 5 minute.

Peel pears, leaving stems intact.

Rub each with lemon juice to prevent discoloring.

Remove tea bags from tea.

Bring tea to a simmer. Add pears.

Cover and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes until tender.

Time depends on the ripeness and size of the pears.

To serve: Pears may be served hot or cold in poaching syrup.

Spoon 3 pears into each of 4 serving dishes (or one apiece if using larger pears) Sprinkle with honey walnuts.