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Poached Pears in Red Wine

Peeled pears simmered in red wine with sugar, cinnamon, star anise and saffron, served with vanilla ice cream and the reduced syrup.

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Two poached pears on a white plate with cinnamon sticks and star anise

Poached Pears in Red Wine

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Simmer pears in a mixture of red wine, water, sugar, and spices for 20-30 minutes until tender.

  2. Remove pears and let them cool slightly.

  3. Reduce the poaching liquid to a syrupy consistency.

  4. Serve pears with vanilla ice cream and drizzle the reduced liquid on top.

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