4 Bartlett or Bosc Pears
2 1/2 cups dry wine, red, white or rose
1-2 cups sugar, to taste
1 cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean
1 teaspoon lemon zest
In a large sauce pan, combine wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, and 2 1/2 cups water. Slice vanilla bean lengthwise. With the tip of a knife scrape the seeds inside, add to pan along with the rest of the bean. Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, peel pears, leaving stems intact. Slice off the very bottom of the pear to create a flat surface if you want to stand them up. Add to wine mixure. To poach evenly, either stir occasionally or use a small plate to weigh pears down. Simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
Turn off heat, let cool to room temperature, or refrigerate in poaching liquid to serve chilled. Serve to your heart's desire with a glass or two of Moscato d'Asti.










Poached Pears are my all time favorite dessert. Wine seems different..
https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&send_id=817789614&email=7cff47bb7cdcb76fbfa15e66c81a1961
Posted by: Poached Pears | May 19, 2010 at 07:44 AM
yes you are right!
Posted by: Air Jordans | November 11, 2010 at 10:48 PM
I did not discuss that particular issue!!
Posted by: moncler jackets | November 15, 2010 at 08:51 PM