Kellymac's Pears Poached in Spiced Port
photo by KellyMac6
- Ready In:
- 14mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 cups tawny port
- 1 cup water
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 2 pears, cut in half
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt
directions
- Add the port, water and sugar to a saucepan (a deeper rather than wider one is better) over medium-high heat. Stir thoroughly until sugar is dissolved.
- Add pears and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling add remaining ingredients.
- Boil for 10-12 minutes or until pears are soft.
- Plate pears and scoop out small round center where the seeds are.
- Use this as a well to pour your sauce, allowing it to flow over for a beautiful and tasty presentation.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KellyMac6
United States