These poached pears really do have it all—wine, cinnamon, vanilla, and apricots all in one dish? Sign me up.
Wine-Poached Pears
2015-12-07 21:44:45
Serves 8
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
272g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
Calories from Fat 39
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g
7%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 8mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 16g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
4%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 4 pears, peeled, halved, stems intact
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup white wine or sparkling wine such as cava or prosecco
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch of saffron
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup apricots, dried or pitted fresh, cut into thirds
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and run the tip of your knife or a spoon down the inside to collect the seeds. Reserve. Using a melon baller or teaspoon, remove the seeds from the inside of the pears.
- In a large saucepot, combine the water, wine, vanilla pod and seeds, cinnamon, saffron, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for five minutes.
- Gently slide the pears into the poaching liquid and simmer until a knife can be inserted but still can meet resistance, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the pears to cool in the poaching liquid. Carefully remove the pears and reserve.
- Return the poaching liquid to a boil, having removed the vanilla bean and cinnamon stick, and reduce until syrupy in consistency. Add the apricots and heat for another minute.
- Place the pears in individual bowls and smother them in sauce and apricots. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
Adapted from The Vegucation of Robin
Adapted from The Vegucation of Robin
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