Pears Poached in Peppered Port |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A light dessert with a spicy flavor. Cook time does not include chill time. From Cooking Light. Ingredients:
3 cups port wine |
1/4 cup sugar |
3 pieces lemon rind, 2-inches each |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
20 black peppercorns |
5 whole cloves |
1 piece cinnamon stick, 3-inches |
4 bartlett pears, peeled, cored, halved |
4 sprigs fresh mint |
Directions:
1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Add pear halves; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until tender.
3. Remove pear halves with a slotted spoon, and place in a large shallow bowl. Cover and chill.
4. Bring wine mixture to a boil, and cook 8 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup.
5. Pour wine mixture through fine mesh sieve into a small bowl; discard spices and lemon. Cover and chill.
6. Place 2 pear halves in each of 4 dessert dishes; top with sauce. Garnish with mint sprigs.
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