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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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With these aromatic poached pears simmering away, who needs expensive potpourri? This classic recipe will âwowâ your guests as a seasonal dessert. It's simple and sumptuous. âSunny McDaniel, Cary, North Carolina Ingredients:
4 cups riesling or other sweet white wine |
1/2 cup sugar |
3 fresh rosemary sprigs |
5 cups chopped peeled ripe pears |
vanilla ice cream, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring the wine, sugar and rosemary to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until flavors are blended.
2. Discard rosemary sprigs. Add pears to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove pears with a slotted spoon; keep warm.
3. Bring liquid to a boil; cook and stir for 15-20 minutes or until reduced and amber-colored. Remove from the heat; stir in pears. Serve over ice cream if desired. Yield: 4 cups.
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