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Wine Poached Seckel Pears (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) Recipe

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Wine Poached Seckel Pears (Aaron McCargo, Jr.)

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Ingredients:

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1 bottle merlot, divided
1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup sugar
6 seckel pears, peeled
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
2 tbsp confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp heavy cream
fresh mint leaves , chiffonade , optional

Directions:

In a large saucepan, whisk together Merlot (reserving 2 cups), star anise, cinnamon stick, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
Add pears and remaining 2 cups of Merlot. Allow pears to cook in the wine and flavorings, simmering at a low boil.
In a small bowl, whisk together mascarpone, sugar, and cream. Add fresh mint, if desired.
Place a dollop of mascarpone cheese onto each plate. Top with 1 or 2 pears and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	350.42 Kcal (1467 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.38g	25%
Cholesterol	48.43mg	16%
Sodium	21.55mg	1%
Potassium	52.75mg	1%
Total Carbs	44.41g	15%
Sugars	34.32g	137%
Dietary Fiber	4.5g	18%
Protein	2.22g	4%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Calcium	39.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	76.81 Kcal (322 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.59g	25%
Cholesterol	10.61mg	16%
Sodium	4.72mg	1%
Potassium	11.56mg	1%
Total Carbs	9.73g	15%
Sugars	7.52g	137%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	18%
Protein	0.49g	4%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	10%
Calcium	8.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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