Pears Poached in Red Wine |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Simple and elegant, and pretty. A lovely vegetarian dessert. May be served hot, warm or chilled. Ingredients:
2 cups red wine |
1/4 cup creme de cassis |
1/2 cup raisins |
1 cinnamon stick |
1/2 cup honey |
4 pears, cored and sliced |
whipped cream |
slivered almonds |
Directions:
1. Simmer the wine, crème de cassis, raisins, cinnamon, and honey together for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Add the pears and cook gently for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Serve in bowls or sherbet glasses topped with freshly whipped cream and slivered almonds.
4. This dish can be prepared hours in advance and is good hot, warm, or chilled.
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