Recipe of the Month
November: Red Wine Poached Pears
Serves 2 to 4
This easy, delightful recipe makes a fabulous dessert; it's also a delicious breakfast or snack. The pears will fill your kitchen with a wonderful holiday smell! This is a great way to use up leftover red wine.
2 cups apple juice
2 cups red wine
2 pears, peeled and halved (seeds removed)
2 whole cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
1 teaspoon salt
mint leaves for garnish
Combine the juice and wine in a small sauce pot over medium high heat. Heat until the liquid is just starting to bubble. Add the pears, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and salt. Place a circle of parchment paper directly on top of the pears to keep them submerged. Cook, turning occasionally, until pears are tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove pears and set aside. Strain the poaching liquid and return to the pan over high heat. Boil 30 minutes or until slightly syrupy (sauce will reduce about 75%). Pour the sauce over the pears, garnish with mint leaves, and serve immediately.
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