I am always trying to figure out new ways to cook fruit and after a week of eating fantastic food in Charleston, SC, I was thinking of a healthy and low calorie dessert recipe. Being the wine lover I am, adding wine was also a great addition. Look for firm ripe pears for this recipe. Pears are easy to peel with a basic potato peeler. There pears can be served warm or cold. They would also be delicious with a dollop of whipped cream.
Wine Poached Pears
2015-08-03 15:55:50
Ingredients
- 4 firm ripe pears, peeled, stems on
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 large piece of lemon peel
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup of sugar
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan combine wine, cinnamon sticks, lemon peel and lemon juice. Bring to a boil stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, add pears. Cook 20 minutes or just until soft, turn or baste frequently while cooking. After cooking, remove from the wine sauce. Remove lemon peel and cinnamon sticks from the sauce. Bring sauce to a boil and reduce until you have a syrup - 2 - 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over pears. You can serve these pears warm or chill and serve cold.
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