POACHED PEARS WITH DESSERT WINE SAUCE

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Poached Pears with Dessert Wine Sauce image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans pears in syrup
1 cup port wine
1/2 cup sugar
1 star anise, optional
1 cinnamon stick, ground, or ground cinnamon, to taste
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 lemon, juiced
1 orange, zested
1/3 cup raspberry filling
Whipped topping, for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Strain pears and discard syrup; set pears aside.
  • Combine all ingredients, except the pears and raspberry filling, in a non-reactive saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and add the pears. Add enough cold water to cover pears and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Once thickened, remove pears and chill.
  • Add raspberry filling to port syrup and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to the consistency of a glaze. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Spoon pears into bowls and top with glaze. Garnish with whipped topping and fresh mint, if desired.

Amazing Things
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I love serving these pears with a dollop of whipped cream


Julianna Kim
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These pears are a great way to use up ripe pears


Bunnyboo1117
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly


Mr joni Boss
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These pears are so easy to make and they look so impressive


Ismail Bhatti
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I love the combination of the sweet pears and the tart sauce


Kathy Alexander
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These pears are the perfect dessert for a special occasion


Aggrey Nyongesa
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I've never poached pears before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pears turned out beautifully and the sauce was divine


Jonathan Tavale
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I made these pears for a dinner party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them


Jessica Norwood
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These pears were delicious! The sauce was perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too tart. I will definitely be making this again