Scarlet Poached Pears

Scarlet Poached Pears

Scarlet Poached Pears

45 minutes

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  • Serving Size:   8
  • Gluten-Free:   True
  • Dairy-Free:   True
  • Vegan:   True
  • Vegetarian:   True
  • Weight Watchers:   4 Points
Cuisine
  • antipasti
  • starter
  • snack
  • appetizer
  • antipasto
  • hor d'oeuvre
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Ingredients
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 firm Bosque pears, peeled, halved & cored
  • 1 medium red beet, peeled & sliced 1/4" thick
  • 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions

Add sliced beets, wine, sugar, lemon juice and spices in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil & stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.Lower the heat & add the pears. Simmer pears until fork tender, but still holding their shape - 20 to 35 minutes.

Remove from heat & transfer to a glass bowl. Discard cinnamon stick, cloves & bay leaf. Cool to room temperature - 30 minutes.The pears can be made one day ahead & chilled in the poaching liquid. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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