Champagne Poached Pears (Microwave) |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 3 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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from inn cuisine - /decadent-desserts/who-says-quick-cant-be-elegant-recipe-quick-poached-pears/ - soaking time not included Ingredients:
1 fresh pear (peeled, cored and sliced in half lengthwise) |
champagne (enough to barely cover the pears, may substitute fruit juice if desired) |
ground cinnamon (for sprinkling to taste) |
2 tablespoons yogurt (plain or flavored, cook's choice) |
2 teaspoons granola cereal |
3 fresh raspberries, blueberries or 3 strawberries (to garnish) |
mint (optional) or basil (to garnish) (optional) |
Directions:
1. Soak prepared pears in champagne (or fruit juice if substituting) for 1 hour or up to overnight.
2. Prior to serving, place each pear in small, microwavable serving dish with a little of the reserved champagne (or fruit juice); microwave for 30 seconds on high for each pear.
3. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon to taste. Spoon (or pipe with a star tip) yogurt onto each pear (in the indentation). Sprinkle with the granola of your choosing, and top with a few fresh berries. Garnish with a small sprig of mint or basil if desired. Serve immediately.
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