Poached Red Pears In Port Wine
Serves: 2
Jadyn Kohler
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
50
Sweetness
54
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Peel and core the pears
2
Place them in a saucepot with anise and Port wine
3
Bring to a boil and cook until the alcohol is burned off - be careful as the mixture may ignite
4
Once alcohol is burned off, drop heat to a simmer and add in the pears, making sure they are fully submerged
5
Pears should simmer for at least 35 to 40 minutes
6
Remove the pears once they are tender
7
Return the port to a simmer and cook until reduced by 3/4 and syrupy
8
In a small saucepan, place ginger root and 4 to 5 tablespoons of sugar
9
Cook until sugar caramelizes
10
Remove from the heat and place on a parchment lined sheet pan to cool
11
Melt chocolate over a double-boiler
12
Whip cream to stiff peaks
13
Sweeten with powdered sugar and a pinch of cinnamon
14
Set aside to chill
15
Use the reduced wine as a sauce or garnish
16
Once pears are done and tender, place on plate
17
Fill with chocolate and top with whipped cream
18
Garnish with candied ginger and drizzle with reduced wine
19
Serve warm