PEARS POACHED IN SPICED RED WINE WITH BOW-TIE PASTRIES

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Pears Poached in Spiced Red Wine with Bow-Tie Pastries image

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

Pears
1 750-ml bottle dry red wine
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 whole cloves
4 2x1-inch lemon peel strips
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 firm ripe pears, peeled
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon anisette
Pastries
1 cup all purpose flour
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon aniseed, chopped
1 tablespoon (generous) minced lemon peel (yellow part only)
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Powdered sugar
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • For pears:
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add pears, reduce heat, cover and simmer until pears are tender when pierced with knife, about 20 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup anisette. Cool pears completely in syrup. Cover; chill in syrup overnight.
  • Transfer pears to medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate pears. Boil poaching liquid in heavy large saucepan until reduced to 1 cup, about 35 minutes. Mix in remaining 1 tablespoon anisette. Cover and refrigerate liquid until cold, about 4 hours.
  • For pastries:
  • Mix flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, aniseed and lemon peel in large bowl. Add milk, butter and vanilla and stir until dough forms. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature. Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to thickness of 1/16 inch. Cut dough into 3 1/2 x 3/4-inch strips. Trim ends diagonally. Twist strips at center to create bow ties. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Place bow ties on cookie sheet. Cover tightly and refrigerate.)
  • Line cookie sheet with paper towels. Heat 2 inches oil in heavy medium saucepan to 375°F. Add 4 bow-tie-pastries and cook until deep golden brown, turning occasionally, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining pastries in batches. Place sugar in large bowl. Add warm pastries and toss to coat.
  • Arrange pears on plates. Place scoop of ice cream on one side of each plate. Drizzle poaching liquid over pears. Garnish with cookies and serve.

matt k
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pears are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is divine.


Sujan Tamang
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This is a great dessert to make ahead of time. I made it the day before and it was just as good the next day.


Quin Jamie
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I love the combination of flavors in this dessert. The pears are poached in a sweet and spicy sauce, and the bow tie pastries add a nice crunch.


Aqsa Ilyas
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This is a delicious and easy dessert to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pears were tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Jane Wambuh
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful.


VIP PIGEON
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This is a great dessert recipe for fall. The pears are perfectly poached and the sauce is delicious. I used a dry red wine and it paired perfectly with the pears.


Usman Jaffar
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I love poached pears and this recipe is one of my favorites. The pears are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I often serve this dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Belayet Nourislam
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This is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for a special occasion. The pears are poached in a flavorful red wine sauce and served with crispy bow tie pastries. I highly recommend it!


Paige Thompson
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I'm not usually a fan of poached pears, but this recipe changed my mind. The pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the addition of the bow tie pastries, too.


Danish Dj
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I made this dessert for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaman Aftab
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pears are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is divine. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and it was heavenly.


ashadore ash
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the bow tie pastries, which added a nice textural element.


Stay Mad lol
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This elegant dessert is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The poached pears are tender and juicy and the spiced red wine sauce is rich and flavorful, with a hint of warmth from the spices. The bow tie pastries add a touch of sweetness and c