Poached Pears with Raspberry Sherbet |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 large ripe pears |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 cup white zinfandel or other blush wine |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 (1-ounce) square semisweet chocolate, melted |
1 1/2 cups raspberry sherbet |
fresh raspberries (optional) |
fresh mint sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Peel and core pears; cut in half lengthwise, and brush with 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
2. Combine wine and next 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add pears; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender, turning once. Transfer pears and poaching liquid to a bowl; cover and chill thoroughly.
3. Drizzle half of melted chocolate evenly onto 6 dessert plates. Transfer pears to plates, using a slotted spoon. Discard poaching liquid. Top each pear with 1/4 cup sherbet. Drizzle remaining chocolate evenly over sherbet. If desired, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
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