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Poached Pears

Liza Baker|Nov. 19, 2015 3:16 pm EST

Poached Pears

4 (2 ratings)

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This recipe is extremely simple, yet elegant. This alternative to rich, unhealthy desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth, but leave you feeling light.

Servings

1

Ingredients

• 1 bottle wine
• 3 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• zest from one lemon
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ripe, but firm pears (not bosc), peeled but with stems intact, cut in half lengthwise and cored.

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine wine, water, sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, and vanilla.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the pears, return to a simmer and cook, partially covered, just until pears are easily
4. pierced with a sharp knife. This usually takes 8 to 15 minutes.
5. Remove the pears from the liquid and allow them to cool on a plate. If you prefer them cold, chill for at least an hour.